Exposure to high altitude alters tear film osmolarity and breakup time.

AIMS: High altitude provides environmental conditions with dry air and cold temperatures that may facilitate the development of dry eye symptoms. This study investigated, for the first time, the quality of the tear film during high altitude exposure in healthy subjects. This study is related to the...

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Main Authors: Willmann, G, Schatz, A, Fischer, M, Schommer, K, Zrenner, E, Bartz-Schmidt, K, Gekeler, F, Gekeler, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert Inc. 2014