The incidence of diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate, and regular glucose monitoring
is critical in order to manage diabetes. Currently, glucose in the body is measured by an …

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 …

Over the last two decades, a large number of non-communicable/chronic disorders reached
an epidemic level on a global scale such as diabetes mellitus type 2, cardio-vascular …

The precorneal tear film is a complex mixture of proteins, lipids, metabolites, and electrolytes
with different structures and functionalities. Sustainable production of each tear component …

Human cornea is covered by an aqueous tear film, and the outermost layer of the tear film is
coated by lipids. This so-called tear film lipid layer (TFLL) reduces surface tension of the tear …

The human tear film is at the interface between the ocular surface and the external
environment. Although investigation has been hindered by its small volume, improvements …

Together with the upcoming market for wearable consumer technologies, noninvasive and
continuous health monitoring has become a new trend in the healthcare landscape. In …

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 …

The human precorneal tear film is a special body fluid, since it is a complex mixture of
proteins, lipids, small bioactive molecules, and their concentrations and relative distribution …

In healthy eyes, the tear film lipid layer (TFLL) is considered to act as an evaporation
resistant barrier, which prevents eyes from drying. Seeking to understand the mechanisms …