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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2024

Evaluation of tear meniscus height and lipid layer patterns in the tear film in domestic cats: An observational study.

Essam S Almutleb, Gamal A El-Hiti, Fahad B Al-Okail, Basal H Altoaimi, Meznah S Almutairi, Mashaaer A Baashen, Mohammed Althomali, Saud A Alanazi, Ali M Masmali

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Essam S AlmutlebDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Gamal A El-HitiDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad B Al-OkailDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Basal H AltoaimiDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Meznah S AlmutairiDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mashaaer A BaashenDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlthomaliDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saud A AlanaziDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ali M MasmaliDepartment of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Healthy vision in humans and animals requires a stable tear film. The environmental factor could affect the status of the tear film. Therefore, assessing the tear film in animals is essential to avoid visual system disturbance. Aim: The current research used a noninvasive device to evaluate the tear meniscus height (TMH) and lipid layer pattern (LLP) in domestic cats. In addition, the scores were compared with those of humans with healthy eyes. Methods: Fifty-four domestic cats (28 males and 26 females; mean ± SD = 13.9 ± 18.2 months) were randomly selected and included in the study. The cats were healthy, without any ocular disorders or diseases. Fifty-four healthy eye subjects (27 males and 27 females; mean ± SD = 25.6 ± 5.1 years) were randomly recruited and took part in the study for comparison. EASYTEAR View+ was used, for the first time, to assess the tear film parameters on the right eye of each subject. The examiner allowed a 5-minute gap between the tests. Each test was performed by the same examiner three times, followed by calculating the mean scores. Results: Significant differences (Mann-Whitney Conclusion: Assessing animals' tear film is essential to avoid any ocular disorders. EASYTEAR View+ is efficiently used to evaluate domestic cats' TMH and LLP. Cats have thicker lipid layers and longer TMH comparable to those reported for humans with healthy eyes.

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TearsAnimalsCatsFemaleHumansLipidsMaleLipidsDomestic catsDry eyeLipid layer patternsTear filmTear meniscus height

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PMCPMC11052627

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