The purpose of this study is to explore the tear lipid layer quantitatively and qualitatively before and after use of a perflurohexyloctane eye drop (NovaTears)
The tear lipid layer will be studied before and after the use of an over-the-counter eye drop (NovaTears, Novaliq GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany) using a Stroboscopic Video Color Microscope, which is non-invasive.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Over-the-counter eye drop
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Tear lipid layer thickness
Time frame: 15 minutes
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