Changes of the tear film in dry eyes.
This paper describes the alterations in the structure of the tear film and its composition, which can lead to the dry eye syndrome. An attempt has been made to differentiate the individual components of these syndromes and Vogt's method is described as a further aid to diagnosis.
D001767:Blinking; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis; D009077:Mucins / Q000032:analysis; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D013499:Surface Properties; D013666:Tears / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D014985:Xerophthalmia / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*
D008055:Lipids; D009077:Mucins