Tear film

J. P. Craig; A. Tomlinson; L. McCann

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374203-2.00229-3

Tear film

J. P. Craig, A. Tomlinson, L. McCann

Vision Sciences

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Abstract

The tear film is a thin fluid film, which covers the exposed ocular surface and is essential for the health and normal function of the eye and visual system. The various components of the tear system are highly interdependent such that any abnormality in quantity or quality of the constituents can cause an imbalance in the system, leading to signs and symptoms of dry eye disease and ultimately affecting vision.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Eye
Editors	Darlene A. Dartt
Publisher	Elsevier B.V.
Pages	254-262
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	9780123742032
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374203-2.00229-3
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

Lacrimal
Tear film
Tear film composition
Tear film dynamics
Tear film function
Tear film structure
Tear fluid
Tears

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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