Figure 2.
Mouse desiccating stress model. A. Mice are maintained in an environment of 20–25% humidity. Air movement is induced using computer fans. Mice are given subcutaneous injections of scopolamine (anti-cholinergic) to decrease secretions. B. Fluorescein staining of the normal mice cornea. C Fluorescein staining of the cornea of a mouse after 5 days of this protocol.