Important functions of cornea in the eye include protecting the structures inside the eye,
contributing to the refractive power of the eye, and focusing light rays on the retina with …

Neurotrophic Keratopathy (NK) refers to a condition where corneal epitheliopathy leading to
frank epithelial defect with or without stromal ulceration (melting) is associated with reduced …

Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disorder of the tears and ocular surface characterized by
symptoms of dryness and irritation. Although the pathogenesis of dry eye disease is not fully …

Scientists have been interested in studying the secretions of the meibomian glands for many
years, 1–8 and diseases associated with the meibomian glands (eg, cancers, posterior …

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 …

Tear film stability can be assessed via a number of tools designed for clinical as well as
research purposes. These techniques can give us insights into the tear film, and allow …

Many organs throughout the body maintain epithelial homeostasis by employing a mucosal
barrier which acts as a lubricant and helps to preserve a near-sterile epithelium. Goblet cells …

Mucins are high-molecular weight glycoproteins characterized by their extensive O-
glycosylation. Major mucins expressed by the ocular surface epithelia include cell surface …

Here we present a miniaturized analog of a blinking human eye to reverse engineer the
complexity of the interface between the ocular system and the external environment. Our …

The use of blood derived eye drops for the treatment of ocular surface disorders has become
increasingly popular in recent years. The mechanism of action is the stimulation of cellular …