May 2005
Volume 46, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   May 2005
Simultaneous and Real–Time Measurements of Dynamic Tear Film Thickness and Upper and Lower Tear Menisci
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • J. Wang
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • J. Aquavella
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • Y. Zhao
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • S. Chung
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  J. Wang, Bausch & Lomb F; Allergan F; J. Aquavella, None; Y. Zhao, None; S. Chung, None.
  • Footnotes
    Support  Grants from CEIS, Bausch & Lomb, Allergan, Rochester Eye Bank and RPB
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science May 2005, Vol.46, 4396. doi:
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      J. Wang, J. Aquavella, Y. Zhao, S. Chung; Simultaneous and Real–Time Measurements of Dynamic Tear Film Thickness and Upper and Lower Tear Menisci . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005;46(13):4396.

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Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose: Despite its critical importance in visual function, maintenance of corneal integrity and ocular comfort, the dynamic variation of the tear film and tear meniscus (tear dynamics) remains one of the most neglected components of the eye. The aim of this study was to develop a novel method using real–time optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure these parameters simultaneously in real time. Methods: Rapidly repeated cross–sections of the tear over the cornea and around the eyelids was obtained between blinks using our custom built real–time OCT at 1310nm. Custom software was developed to process images to yield the central tear film thickness as well as tear meniscus height, radius and area around both upper and lower eyelids over time. Results: In 6 eyes of 3 normal, healthy subjects, baseline dynamic parameters were obtained. After instillation of artificial tears (OcuCoat PF, Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY, or GenTeal Lubricant Eye Gel, Ciba, Duluth, GA), the exact increases of these parameters were found, followed by the decreases. The changes of the tear dynamics after the instillation of the artificial tears were visualized and recorded in digital video format. Conclusions: This pilot study has demonstrated the feasibility of the measurement of tear dynamics using OCT for the first time. This novel method opens a new era of studying the tear system and understanding dry eye. It appears to be a promising method to evaluate artificial tears and other dry eye treatments, such as punctal occlusion. (UROCT lab has been supported by research grants from CEIS, Bausch & Lomb, Allergan, Rochester Eye Bank & RPB)

Keywords: cornea: tears/tear film/dry eye • imaging methods (CT, FA, ICG, MRI, OCT, RTA, SLO, ultrasound) • image processing 
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