BCLA CLEAR - Anatomy and physiology of the anterior eye

Laura E. Downie; Stephan Bandlitz; Jan P.G Bergmanson; Jennifer P Craig; Debarun Dutta; Carole Maldonaldo-Codina; William Ngo; Jaya Sowjanya Siddireddy; James S Wolffsohn

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.009

BCLA CLEAR - Anatomy and physiology of the anterior eye

Laura E. Downie, Stephan Bandlitz, Jan P.G Bergmanson, Jennifer P Craig, Debarun Dutta, Carole Maldonaldo-Codina, William Ngo, Jaya Sowjanya Siddireddy, James S Wolffsohn

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A key element of contact lens practice involves clinical evaluation of anterior eye health, including the cornea and limbus, conjunctiva and sclera, eyelids and eyelashes, lacrimal system and tear film. This report reviews the fundamental anatomy and physiology of these structures, including the vascular supply, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage, sensory innervation, physiology and function. This is the foundation for considering the potential interactions with, and effects of, contact lens wear on the anterior eye. This information is not consistently published as academic research and this report provides a synthesis from all available sources. With respect to terminology, the report aims to promote the consistent use of nomenclature in the field, and generally adopts anatomical terms recommended by the Federative Committee for Anatomical Terminology. Techniques for the examination of the ocular surface are also discussed.

Original language	English
Article number	10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.009
Pages (from-to)	132-156
Number of pages	25
Journal	Contact Lens and Anterior Eye
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.009
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2021
Externally published	Yes

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