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Human and Rabbit Lipid Layer and Interference Pattern Observations

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Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 438))

Abstract

The lipid layer is extremely important to tear film stability1 as it is believed to prevent excess evaporation from the ocular surface. The meibomian glands of the upper and lower eyelids are considered to be the principal sites of source lipids destined for the tear film.2,3 These meibomian secretions in human4–8 and rabbit9–11 are composed of triglycerides, neutral lipids, and polar lipids. The phospholipid component of the latter group has also been analyzed.11

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    Donald R. Korb, Amy Whalen & Jan E. Esway

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    Jack V. Greiner, Stacey L. Hearn & Charles D. Leahy

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Jack V. Greiner

  4. MR Laboratory, Midwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Thomas Glonek

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Korb, D.R. et al. (1998). Human and Rabbit Lipid Layer and Interference Pattern Observations. In: Sullivan, D.A., Dartt, D.A., Meneray, M.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 438. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5359-5_42

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