Abstract
Meibomian gland disease is associated with quantitative or qualitative deficiencies of meibum (MGS) that result in tear film instability. Thus, there is great demand for ophthalmic nanoemulsions that can replenish MGS and recover its performance at the air/tear surface. Rohto Dry Aid (RDA) utilizes TEARSHIELD TECHNOLOGYTM implementing a complex oil phase of non-polar and polar lipid-like molecules. Therefore, the interactions of RDA with MGS surface films deserve further study as they may provide valuable insights (i) into the mechanisms behind the nanoemulsion therapeutic action and (ii) for the design of novel ophthalmic formulations. Pseudobinary meibum/RDA films were formed at the air–water surface of the Langmuir trough. Surface pressure-area isocycles and stress relaxations were employed to probe the layer (i) reorganization upon cycling and (ii) dilatational elasticity, respectively. Film morphology was accessed by Brewster angle microscopy and the spreading properties of RDA-supplemented meibum were also probed. The diverse ingredients of the nanoemulsion oil phase complemented the non-polar and polar lipid constituents of the meibomian layers, which resulted in enhanced continuity of the MGS duplex film structure and facilitated the MGS spread and viscoelasticity. Nanoemulsions deserve further study as a potent tool for MGS-oriented therapy for dry eyes.
Funder
JSPS KAKENHI for Scientific Research from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
European Union through the European structural and investment funds
Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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