TEAR FILM
The tear film is a complex mixture of substances that are produced by various sources on the surface of the eye, such as the lacrimal gland, accessory lacrimal glands, meibomian glands, and goblet cells. This film covers the surface of…
Category Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
The protective mechanism in the Eye
Many mechanisms exist to protect the eye from external injury. Mechanism of potential damages to the eye can ocular as: 1.Protection from mechanical damage The orbit: The eyelids: The corneoscleral shell 2.Protection from chemical damage Eyelid closure Bell’s phenomenon Tears…