In all patients the tear film was evaluated with break-up time (BUT), Schirmer's, and Ferning test, whereas conjunctival epithelium was evaluated with impression cytology and optic microscopy ...

In all, 70 patients (70 eyes) with primary pterygia who underwent a bare-sclera procedure were enrolled in this study. Tear break-up time, Schirmer, and tear-ferning tests and conjunctival goblet ...

The Tear Film Imager has already been the subject of two clinical trials in Israel and Canada, where it was reportedly found to be as accurate as techniques that are more complex and invasive. It ...

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

This review describes the impact of contact lens wear on the tear film lipid layer and how changes in the lipid layer might modulate contact lens-related discomfort. Relevant clinical, functional ...

Several contributing factors can lead to this condition, including age, sex, certain medical conditions, reduced tear production and tear film dysfunction.

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 ...