Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Basic medical, dental and veterinary sciences Ophthalmology Clinical medical sciences Midical sciences
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Lacritin-incorporated nanoparticles as new and improved treatment of dry eye disease
We are developing the protein lacritin, which is found in tears, to become a medicine for dry eye disease.
Completed research projects
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The ocular microbiota and its role in health and dry eye disease
Our aim is to identify microbial risk profiles for disease development and severity by in-depth characterizations of the ocular microbiota of dry eye disease sufferers.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Brox, Julie Marie Haabeth; Tulek, Amela; Sehic, Amer; Mulic, Aida Gacic;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Khan, Qalbi
(2025).
The Protective Effects of Silver Fluoride Solution and Fluoride Varnish on Dental Erosion—An In Vivo Study.
Dentistry Journal.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13020046
Casemore, Rachel K.; Wolffsohn, James S.;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Reppe, Sjur; Aass, Hans Christian; Dutta, Debarun
(2025).
A prospective, longitudinal study to assess progression of ocular surface signs, tear cytokines and protein profiles in young adults.
10 p.
The ocular surface.
Vol. 37.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2025.02.011
Mikha, K.N.; Rasmussen, C.E.O.; Ahrensberg, S.N.G.; Freiberg, J.; Wozniak, R.A.; Alnoor, U.M.K.; Fineide, Fredrik;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Heegaard, S.; Kolko, M.
(2025).
Can the choice of artificial tears harm patients? A narrative review with an overview of the Nordic market.
Acta Ophthalmologica.
https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.17455
Landsend, Erlend Christoffer Sommer; Istre, Mads;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
(2025).
Lifitegrast in Treatment of Dry Eye Disease—A Practical, Narrative Expert Review.
Journal of Ophthalmology.
https://doi.org/10.1155/joph/6504111
Naqvi, Maria;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Charnock, Colin
(2024).
Whole genome sequencing and characterization of Corynebacterium isolated from the healthy and dry eye ocular surface.
BMC Microbiology.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03517-9
Naqvi, Maria; Fineide, Fredrik;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Charnock, Colin
(2024).
Culture- and non-culture-based approaches reveal unique features of the ocular microbiome in dry eye patients.
6 p.
The ocular surface.
Vol. 32.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2024.02.002
Jensen, Per Graae; Nilsen, Christian; Gundersen, Morten Pensgård; Gundersen, Kjell Gunnar; Potvin, Rick;
Gazerani, Parisa
; Chen, Xiangjun;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Utheim, Øygunn Aass
(2024).
A Preservative-Free Approach – Effects on Dry Eye Signs and Symptoms After Cataract Surgery.
13 p.
Clinical Ophthalmology.
Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S446804
Brox, Julie Marie Haabeth; Tulek, Amela; Sehic, Amer; Mulic, Aida Gacic;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Khan, Qalbi
(2024).
Onset and progression of dental erosion in a mouse model.
7 p.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.
Vol. 83.
https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v83.41193
Markholm, Caroline Elisabeth; Overskott, Helene Lindén; Sehic, Amer;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Khan, Qalbi
(2024).
Integrating Structured Digital Tools with the Traditional Hands-on Puzzle Method for Teaching Tooth Morphology: A Comparative Study of Educational Outcomes.
Dentistry Journal.
Vol. 12.
https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12080270
Kärkkäinen, Virve; Hannonen, Sanna; Rusanen, Minna; Lehtola, Juha-Matti; Saari, Toni; Uusitalo, Hannu; Leinonen, Ville; Thiede, Bernd; Kaarniranta, Kai; Koivisto, Anne M.;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
(2024).
Tear fluid reflects the altered protein expressions of Alzheimer's disease patients in proteins involved in protein repair and clearance system or the regulation of cytoskeleton.
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
https://doi.org/10.1177/13872877241295315
