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. 2011 Mar 30;52(4):1930–1937. doi: 10.1167/iovs.10-6997b

Table 3.

The Functions of Healthy Meibomian Lipids7

  1. Provide a smooth optical surface for the cornea at the air-lipid interface

  2. Reduce evaporation of the tear film

  3. Enhance the stability of the tear film

  4. Enhance spreading of the tear film

  5. Prevent spillover of tears from the lid margin

  6. Prevent contamination of the tear film by sebum

  7. Seal the apposing lid margins during sleep