The thickness of the tear film

Measurements of the thickness of the pre-corneal tear film, pre-lens tear film, post-lens tear film, and the lipid layer on the surface of the tear film are summarized. Spatial and temporal variations in tear film thickness are described. Theoretical predictions of tear film thickness are discussed....

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Published in:Current eye research 2004-10, Vol.29 (4-5), p.357-368
Main Authors: King-Smith, Ewen, Fink, Barbara, Hill, Richard, Koelling, Kurt, Tiffany, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Conjunctiva - physiology
contact lens
Contact Lenses
dry eye
Dry Eye Syndromes - metabolism
Humans
lipid layer
Lipid Metabolism
tear breakup
tear film
Tears - chemistry
Tears - physiology
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Summary:Measurements of the thickness of the pre-corneal tear film, pre-lens tear film, post-lens tear film, and the lipid layer on the surface of the tear film are summarized. Spatial and temporal variations in tear film thickness are described. Theoretical predictions of tear film thickness are discussed. Mechanisms involved in the upward drift of the tear film after a blink, and in the formation of dry spots, are considered.
ISSN:0271-3683
1460-2202
DOI:10.1080/02713680490516099