Tear film lipid layer formation: Implications for contact lens wear

被引:40
作者
Korb, DR [1 ]
Greiner, JV [1 ]
Glonek, T [1 ]
机构
[1] HARVARD UNIV,SCH MED,SCHEPENS EYE RES INST,BOSTON,MA
关键词
tear film; contact lens; lipids; phospholipids;
D O I
10.1097/00006324-199603000-00011
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
An overview of the relation between lipid layer formation and contact lens wear is provided, with particular emphasis on factors that influence the delivery and spreading of lipid on the tear film. The disruption of the lipid layer by a contact lens is discussed, as well as factors that may enhance the stability of the pre-lens tear film lipid layer.
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页码:189 / 192
页数:4
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