Keratometry measurements showed significant variability in patients with unstable tear film before cataract surgery. Artificial tears and other appropriate treatments should be considered.

The eye is covered by a tear film that helps keep your eye lubricated and protected from environmental irritants. The tear film also plays a key role in light refraction. This refers to how light ...

Everyone has a tear film that covers and lubricates the eyes. The tear film is a mixture of water, oil, and mucus. Dry eyes occur when you don’t produce enough tears or when your tears are ...

Normally, people blink every 10 seconds or so. When you blink, your eyes release a “tear film” that soothes and coats your eyes. But you don’t blink as often when you’re on a tablet ...

According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract ...