ArticleVision (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Influence of Tear Film Quality on Visual Function.
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- Dry Eye Disease and Psychiatric Disorders: Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- Sex Differences in the Lacrimal Gland: Implications for Dry Eye Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Bioinspired Design and Applications of Liquid Gating Gas Valve Membranes.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Applications of Royal Jelly for Ocular Surface Diseases: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of ophthalmic & vision research · 2025Review
- Exploring the potential of short-term oral folic acid on the ocular tear film: An intervention study.Science progressArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) is increasing globally, resulting in a variety of eye symptoms characterized by discomfort and visual disturbances. The accurate diagnosis of the disease is often challenging and complex, requiring specialized diagnostic tools. This study aimed to investigate the impact of tear film instability on visual function and to evaluate the value of post-blink blur time (PBBT) as an alternative method for assessing tear film stability.
methodsThe study included 62 subjects: 31 with subjective symptoms of DED (Group A) and a control group consisting of 31 healthy participants (Group B). Symptoms were assessed using the standard Schein questionnaire, supplemented with additional questions. PBBT was measured using standard Snellen charts to investigate a potential association between PBBT and tear film dysfunction. Additional clinical assessments included tear film break-up time (TBUT).
resultsStatistically significant differences were observed in the average values of PBBT and TBUT between the examined groups. The average PBBT was 8.95 ± 5.38 s in the group with DED and 14.66 ± 10.50 s in the control group,
conclusionsThe research confirms that tear film stability has an important role in the refraction of light and the maintenance of optical quality of vision. PBBT could potentially function as an objective and clinically significant screening test for DED.
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