Ocular Tear Film Stability in Extra Ocular Diseases of Dogs
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2013-10
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Abstract
Corneal health, integrity and its
optical function depends on the stability of
the precorneal tearfilm which is considered
as the outermost physiological layer of the
cornea. The three layers of the precorneal
tear film are outer oily layer, middle
aqueous layer and inner mucin layer. The
integrity of these layers during various
extra ocular diseases conditions have been
affected. Assessing and differentiating the
productivity and stability of these layers to
arrive at an early diagnosis of extra ocular
diseases conditions. The stability of oily
layer, aqueous and mucin layers were
assessed by Tear break up time, Schirmer
tear test and Impression cytology
respectively (Lim and Cullen, 2005). This
will aid the way for proper selection of
various topical agents including tear fluid
substitutes, tear film modulating agents
with antibiotic drugs. (Davidson and
Kuonen , 2004)
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TNV_SIJVS_2013_1(2)30-34
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Veterinary Science