Layers of the tear film

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What are the layers of the tear film named?

  • Lipid Layer

  • Aqueous layer

  • Mucinous layer


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What does the lipid layer do?

Prevents evaporation

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What does the aqueous layer do?

Provide moisture

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What does the mucinous layer do?

Helps tears stick to the eye.