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Tear Film and Dry Eye Disease

Tear Film and Dry Eye Disease

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Episode 28 – Tear Film and Dry Eye Disease

Hi - I'm Dr Thomas Whitelaw - welcome back to "Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology" - this is Episode 28 - I hope you enjoyt it.This episode of Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology explores the essential structure and function of the tear film and its disruption in dry eye disease.

We examine each tear film layer, outline key causes of tear dysfunction including aqueous deficiency and evaporative loss—and walk through diagnostic methods like Schirmer and TBUT tests.

A concise yet thorough guide for clinicians and trainees alike.

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