4 articles
Tear film stability measurement is an integral component of the assessment of dry eye disease. Although ocular instillation of sodium fluorescein via impregnated strips is conventionally used to visualise tear film breakup, it is also recognised to destabilise the tear film, reducing stability measu
In recent decades, the significant increase in digital screen use, both at home and at work, has been accompanied by a growing prevalence of dry eye disease worldwide. The high visual and cognitive load associated with digital screen use, along with sustained visual attention, can result in a reduct
Eye cosmetics are widely used by mostly female populations of all age groups globally for religious, cultural and cosmetic purposes. The literature surrounding the effects of eye cosmetics on tear film quality and dry eye disease was assessed by a recent review1 conducted by University of Auckland O
Although blinking training is commonly recommended as part of the multi-modal management of dry eye disease, the relationship between clinical measurements of blinking patterns and markers of dry eye severity remains yet to be established. The influence of blinking patterns on tear film parameters,