Over the past decades, the number of patients with dry eye disease (DED) has increased
dramatically. The incidence of DED is higher in Asia than in Europe and North America …

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 …

Tear film stability can be assessed via a number of tools designed for clinical as well as
research purposes. These techniques can give us insights into the tear film, and allow …

Tear film lipid layer (TFLL) stabilizes the air/tear surface of the human eye. Meibomian gland
dysfunction (MGD) resulting in quantitative and qualitative modifications of TFLL major (> …

Dry eye disease (DED) represents a heterogeneous group of conditions with tear film
insufficiency and signs and/or symptoms of ocular surface irritation. The clinical …

Abstract In December 2010 and January 2012, 3% diquafosol sodium ophthalmic solution
and 2% rebamipide ophthalmic suspension, respectively, appeared first in Japan as …

Purpose The aim of this study was to estimate the efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL),
followed by meibomian gland expression (MGX), for reducing the number and severity of …

Purpose To investigate the relationship between fluorescein breakup patterns (FBUPs) and
clinical manifestations in dry eye cases. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods In 106 eyes …

There is a clear association between dry eye disease (DED) and skin inflammatory diseases
occurring in close proximity to the eyelids, such as facial skin rosacea. Intense pulsed light …

This review critically evaluates a broad range of literature in order to show the relationship
between meibum, tear lipids and the tear film lipid layer (TFLL). The relationship of meibum …