In vivo evidence that skin lipids may be a cause of dry eye in humans

Jim Kokkinakis

In vivo evidence that skin lipids may be a cause of dry eye in humans

Jim Kokkinakis

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Purpose : Meibomian lipids (ML) flowing outwards on the lid margin has been proposed as a barrier preventing skin lipids (SL) entering the eye and disrupting the stability of the tear film (TF). This was examined in humans using in an in vivo experimental approach.

Original language	English
Number of pages	3
Journal	Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Volume	64
Issue number	8
Publication status	Published - 2023

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In vivo evidence that skin lipids may be a cause of dry eye in humans

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