Societal factors associated with ocular surface diseases were mapped using a framework to
characterize the relationship between the individual, their health and environment. The …

Evidence-based practice is a dominant paradigm in healthcare that emphasizes the
importance of ensuring the translation of the best available, relevant research evidence into …

Ocular surface diseases (OSDs) are significant causes of ocular morbidity, and are often
associated with chronic inflammation, redness, irritation, discomfort, and pain. In severe …

Contact lenses (CLs) are prone to adhesion and invasion by pollutants and pathogenic
bacteria, leading to infection and inflammatory diseases. However, the functionalization of …

The use of contact lenses has become increasingly popular due to their convenience and
visual correction capabilities. However, the environmental impacts associated with contact …

1. Background Lifestyle defines how a person lives. While the way we live can impact our
environment, the environment can influence the way we live, and both can affect our health …

Abstract The Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Workshop entitled 'A Lifestyle
Epidemic: Ocular Surface Disease'was a global initiative undertaken to establish the direct …

Surface gel layers on commercially available contact lenses have been shown to reduce
frictional shear stresses and mitigate damage during sliding contact with fragile epithelial …

In contact lens (CL) wear, dehydration needs to be tailored to avoid dryness and related
symptoms. In this view, this work aims to assess and compare the in-vitro dehydration …

An extensive exploration of lacrimal fluid molecular biomarkers in understanding and
diagnosing a spectrum of ocular and systemic diseases is presented. The chapter provides …