THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE

Tear film explained

The thin fluid layer covering the eye surface, supporting lubrication and a smooth optical interface.

Eyes and vision

How to understand it

Blinking spreads tears. An unstable surface can affect clarity as well as comfort.

An example

A brief clearing of blur after a blink is useful to report at an examination.

A common mix-up

This observation is not a diagnosis by itself, and watering does not automatically rule out dry eye.

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