Tear Film: Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology

In this video we talk about the anatomy and physiology of tear film in detail
Topics covered :
*Components of tear film
*Production of tear film
*Tear film composition
*Composition of the Lipid layer : polar lipid and non polar lipid
*Composition of aqueous layer : water and ionic composition
*Composition Of mucin layer : Membrane bound and secretory mucin
*Control of tear production.
*schirmer test and tear film break up time
*spread of tears
*Function of each layer of tear film
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[@rashedalqadasi4873]

cornea, normal tear film thickness is approximately 3 μm

[@InsightOphthalmology]

That's right! Missed that!

[@sherry26]

Most comprehensive lecture on tear film. Again you have made a brilliant video maam.🙏🙏

[@InsightOphthalmology]

So nice of you

[@MahmudHasan-pg1pt]

You are the reason i understand Anatomy physiology refraction as a student of Optometry.my college doesn't provide such comprehensive information and understanding.thank you so much❤

[@InsightOphthalmology]

You are most welcome

[@abhishekchaudhuri714]

Not only your college..no other college provide this kind of lectures.

[@ranjithyadavgolla3512]

Thank you Madam...🙏

[@InsightOphthalmology]

No problem:)

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[@TheSingingSingh874]

Thanks Dr

[@MrWatshisface]

Precorneal tear film is 3 microns, not 3mm :)