Human tear-production rate from closed-eye Schirmer-strip capillary dynamics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2016.08.027
Abstract: Abstract A Schirmer tear test (STT) is commonly used to gauge human tear production, especially when dry-eye symptoms present. In an STT, the rounded tip of a standardized paper strip is inserted into the lower… read more here.
Keywords: schirmer strip; production; eye; tear production ... See more keywords
Influence of Schirmer strip wetness on volume absorbed, volume recovered, and total protein content in canine tears.
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DOI: 10.1111/vop.12876
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Determine the protein content and volume of tears sampled by Schirmer strips wetness ranging from 20 to 35 mm. ANIMALS STUDIED Ten healthy beagle dogs. PROCEDURES Each dog underwent 20 tear collections per day (10… read more here.
Keywords: schirmer strip; volume absorbed; protein content; volume ... See more keywords
Optimization and evaluation of tear protein elution from Schirmer's strips in dry eye disease
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2774_22
Abstract: Purpose: Extraction of tear protein from Schirmer's strip is a prerequisite for the proper identification and screening of biomarkers in dry eye disease. The study compares different methods of extraction of tear proteins from the… read more here.
Keywords: eye disease; dry eye; schirmer strip; tear protein ... See more keywords