Dynamics and mechanisms for tear breakup (TBU) on the ocular surface

Richard J. Braun; Rayanne A. Luke; Tobin A. Driscoll; Carolyn G. Begley; Richard J. Braun; Rayanne A. Luke; Tobin A. Driscoll; Carolyn G. Begley

doi:10.3934/mbe.2021262

Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering

2021, Volume 18, Issue 5: 5146-5175. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2021262

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Dynamics and mechanisms for tear breakup (TBU) on the ocular surface

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Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19711, USA
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School of Optometry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA

Received: 31 January 2021 Accepted: 20 May 2021 Published: 08 June 2021

The human tear film is rapidly established after each blink, and is essential for clear vision and eye health. This paper reviews mathematical models and theories for the human tear film on the ocular surface, with an emphasis on localized flows where the tear film may fail. The models attempt to identify the important physical processes, and their parameters, governing the tear film in health and disease.
- tear film, tear breakup,
- dry eye,
- thin fluid film,
- lubrication theory,
- parameter estimation,
- optimization
Citation: Richard J. Braun, Rayanne A. Luke, Tobin A. Driscoll, Carolyn G. Begley. Dynamics and mechanisms for tear breakup (TBU) on the ocular surface[J]. Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2021, 18(5): 5146-5175. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2021262

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The human tear film is rapidly established after each blink, and is essential for clear vision and eye health. This paper reviews mathematical models and theories for the human tear film on the ocular surface, with an emphasis on localized flows where the tear film may fail. The models attempt to identify the important physical processes, and their parameters, governing the tear film in health and disease.

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