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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Glyco-pathology in dry eye disease
The PhD project investigates how ocular mucin-proteins, and their glycosylation maintain a healthy tear film, while exploring their contribution to the development and progression of dry eye disease.
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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
Thune, Noora Helene; Kristensen, Anna Tostrup; Sehic, Amer; Brox, Julie Marie Haabeth;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Hammer, Hugo Lewi
;
Khan, Qalbi
(2025).
Comparing the Effectiveness of Human Extracted Teeth and Plastic Teeth in Teaching Dental Anatomy.
Dentistry Journal.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13030105
Brox, Julie Marie Haabeth; Tulek, Amela; Sehic, Amer; Mulic, Aida Gacic;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
;
Khan, Qalbi
(2025).
Comparative analysis of the protective effects of fluoride compounds on dental erosion in mouse model.
BMC Oral Health.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05767-z
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
Fjærvoll, Ketil Andreas Olsen; Fjærvoll, Haakon Kristoffer Olsen; Yang, Menglu; Bair, Jeffrey;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Dartt, Darlene Ann
(2025).
Pyrimidinergic P2Y1-Like Nucleotide Receptors Are Functional in Rat Conjunctival Goblet Cells.
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
Vol. 66.
https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.1.46
Døving, Mats; Galteland, Pål; Næss, Ingar; Sehic, Amer; Dalby, Marius;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Eken, Torsten; Skaga, Nils Oddvar; Helseth, Eirik; Ramm-Pettersen, Jon-Terje
(2025).
Craniofacial Soft Tissue Injuries: An Observational Study of Bicycling Injuries from a Level 1 Trauma Center.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery (Print).
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000011409
Tashbayev, Behzod; Badian, Reza; Chen, Xiangjun; Vitelli, Valeria; Lagali, Neil; Dartt, Darlene; Hove, Lene Hystad; Jensen, Janicke Liaaen;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
(2025).
Comparison of non-invasive and fluorescein tear film break-up time in a 65-year-old Norwegian population: a cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open.
Vol. 15.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-090305
Magnø, Morten Schjerven; Wolpert, Laura E.; Morthen, Mathias Kaurstad;
Utheim, Tor Paaske
; Hammond, Christopher John; Vehof, Jelle
(2025).
The association between personality and dry eye disease: A large cross-sectional study.
The ocular surface.
Vol. 37.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2025.03.005
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.
Vol. 2025.
https://doi.org/10.1155/joph/6504111
