Tear film BUT reflects the quality and stability of the tear film. Corneal epithelial diseases may be accompanied by some tear film instability due to superficial epithelial abnormalities, even ...

Collagen scaffold spurs regeneration of corneal cells, nerves, tear film In the first human clinical trial of a biosynthetic cornea, all implants remained viable at 2 years, with no tissue rejection.

The basic motion of tear film traversing the eye has been the focus of recent study. Dry eye -- a burning, gritty condition that can impair vision and damage the cornea -- is a common condition ...

Top Cleveland Clinic and University of Iowa eye doctors explain it's not just blurry vision or irritation—and not just any ...

Maintenance of a healthy tear film is achieved by a constant feedback mechanism between the ocular surface, brainstem and lacrimal glands, collectively called the Lacrimal Functional Unit. [1 ...

Tear film dysfunction, which is often seen in adults with type 1 diabetes, correlates with peripheral neuropathy, a new study shows. "Ocular surface assessment, including corneal in vivo confocal ...

A panelist discusses how a prospective study demonstrated that twice-daily use of a nasal spray significantly improved tear film quality and ocular surface health within days, offering a valuable ...

This is arguably the most exciting time in cornea since I have been involved in ophthalmology. The breakthroughs over the last year, this year and next year will change the way all of us approach ...

When a contact lens sits on your eye, it fundamentally disrupts the natural tear film that keeps your eye surface moist and protected. ... allowing more natural tear flow across the cornea.

The cornea, which is the transparent tissue layer covering the eye, ... The researchers found that the tear film composition had a direct impact on corneal stem cell activity and, ...

With a little tender, loving care, and some awareness about what the sun and environment can do to you eyes, it's not impossible to avoid pteygium growth, or Surfer's Eye. So wear those sunnies, keep ...