Blinking and corneal sensitivity
Collins, Michael J. and Seeto, Rhonda and Campbell, Louella and Ross, Murray (1989) Blinking and corneal sensitivity. Acta Ophthalmologica, 67(5). pp. 525-531.
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Abstract
We have investigated the relationship between corneal sensitivity and blinking patterns. Using a group of 9 young normal subjects, measurements were made of blink patterns, central and peripheral corneal sensitivity and lid margin sensitivity both before and after use of topical corneal anaesthetic, proxymetacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine). Blink patterns were recorded through concealed filming and were later analysed in terms of blink frequency and the type of blinks (proportion of complete, incomplete, twitch and forced blinks). Blink rate was significantly lower following anaesthetic administration, but the relative proportion of blink types remained unchanged. We speculate that one of the factors responsible for normal involuntary blinks is the imminent break-up of the tear film which is sensed by the cornea.
| ID Code: | 853 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Additional Information : | For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. |
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| ISSN: | 1395-3907 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > OPTOMETRY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY (111300) |
| Divisions: | QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation |
| Copyright Owner : | Copyright 1989 Blackwell Publishing |
| Copyright Statement : | The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com |
| Deposited On: | 11 Apr 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Dec 2008 12:10 |
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