The role of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) II
Diagnostic Methodology Subcommittee was 1) to identify tests used to diagnose and monitor …

The members of the Tear Film Subcommittee reviewed the role of the tear film in dry eye
disease (DED). The Subcommittee reviewed biophysical and biochemical aspects of tears …

Abstract The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms
involved in the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is …

Dry eye disease (DED), keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dysfunctional tear syndrome, is the most
prevalent ophthalmic disease which affects a substantial segment of people worldwide with …

Pain associated with mechanical, chemical, and thermal heat stimulation of the ocular
surface is mediated by trigeminal ganglion neurons, while cold thermoreceptors detect …

Tears have a vital function to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. Tear production,
distribution and clearance is tightly regulated by the lacrimal functional unit (LFU) to meet …

Air pollution is inevitably the result of human civilization, industrialization, and globalization.
It is composed of a mixture of gases and particles at harmful levels. Particulate matter (PM) …

Dry eye disease (DED), a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface, is common
and has a significant impact on quality of life. Reduced aqueous tear flow and/or increased …

PURPOSE:: To evaluate the use of tear osmolarity in the diagnosis of dry eye disease.
DESIGN:: A prospective, observational case series to determine the clinical usefulness of …

Dry eye can damage the ocular surface and result in mild corneal epithelial defect to
blinding corneal pannus formation and squamous metaplasia. Significant progress in the …