Purpose To investigate the influence of blinking on tear film parameters, ocular surface
characteristics, and dry eye symptomology. Methods A total of 154 participants were …

Purpose To investigate the association between partial blinking during spontaneous
blinking as measured by interferometry and ocular exams for the assessment of dry eye …

Purpose Dry eye disease (DED) is an important public health concern given its increasing
prevalence and impact on patient quality of life. Blinking frequency and completeness are …

The prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) is increasing worldwide, and its diagnosis often
needs dedicated reagents and machines. We investigated the usefulness of maximum blink …

Purpose. This study investigates the relationship between blinking, tear film break-up, and
ocular symptoms for normal and dry eye subjects performing four different visual tasks …

Purpose To investigate the relation between blinking and ocular surface conditions and to
introduce and examine a new index, the maximum blink interval. Methods In a prospective …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a leading cause of ophthalmology clinical encounters with
prevalence ranging from 8.7% to 64% in various populations. Blinking is an endogenous …

Purpose To examine the possible role of corneal sensitivity and tear film quality in triggering
a blink by investigating the relationship between blink rate, central corneal sensitivity …

Various symptoms of the dry eye disease (DED) interfere with the quality of life and reduce
work productivity. Therefore, screening, prevention, and treatment of DED are important. We …

Purpose To investigate the relationship between blink action, dry eye symptoms, and lid-
parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF). Methods In 30 subjects (14 were women; mean …