Purpose. This study measured evaporation rate, thinning characteristics, and lipid layer
changes in the prelens tear film (PLTF) associated with wearing of different soft contact lens …

The aims of the current investigation were to:(1) characterize (structure, volume, and
stability) the preocular tear film of contact lens wearers and nonwearers and (2) test for any …

Purpose The relationship between contact lens wettability and comfort has been extensively
evaluated; however, a direct correlation between the characteristics of the pre-lens tear film …

The human tear film is a highly ordered structure consisting of a thin layer of lipid on the
surface and a thicker aqueous‐mucin phase, which increases in mucin concentration toward …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of eye closure on the
thickness on the post-lens tear film (POLTF) during silicone hydrogel contact lens wear …

purpose. To investigate the effect of contact lens insertion on the thickness on the prelens
tear film (PLTF), the contact lens, and the postlens tear film (PoLTF). methods. Twelve …

purpose. Dry eye symptoms are often associated with soft contact lens (SCL) wear and may
be affected by environmental conditions. This study was conducted to determine the effects …

The aim of the subcommittee report was to review published evidence describing tear film
changes secondary to contact lens wear and to examine the evidence for associations …

Purpose. The aim of the study was to measure tear film evaporation of both contact lens
wearers (CLW) and nonwearers. The hypotheses tested were that (i) amongst CLW tear film …

Purpose. To investigate the ex vivo wettability of Etafilcon A contact lenses over an eight
hour period of wear and observe the influence of surfactant pre-treatment. Methods …