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Medical Conditions - Tear Film Instability

The tear film instability can be caused due to corneal surface desiccation. It refers to the injury to the corneal epithelial cells, which results in the loss of the thin, delicate structure which anchors mucins to the eye surface. The condition progresses and leads to increased tear evaporation and osmolarity.

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Will chemical injury to the eye need lifelong treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What happens in chemical injury is that the acid or alkali penetrates deep into the eye's tissue, reaching to the lens and angle of the eye at times as well.

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