Authors:Liu Wenqi, Feng Jun, Jie Ying
Corresponding author: Jie Ying, Email:jie_yingcn@aliyun.com
Published:2026-10-10
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20241129-00328
ABSTRACT
Accurate assessment of tear meniscus morphology is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular surface diseases such as dry eye disease. It has been found that the measurement of tear meniscus parameters is affected by a variety of factors and has become more accurate with the introduction of advanced equipment such as optical coherence tomography and comprehensive ocular surface analysers. In addition, the application of artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies has opened up new possibilities for fully automated analysis of tear meniscus morphology, improving the efficiency and accuracy of measurements. This paper systematically reviews the various methods of measuring tear meniscus parameters, including height, radius, area, and volume, and the value of these parameters in the diagnosis of dry eye disease. The assessment of tear meniscus parameters will become more automated and precise, and the advancement of tear meniscus morphology assessment technology will contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of dry eye disease and promote the development of personalized therapeutic strategies, thereby improving the quality of life of patients.
KEYWORDS：
Tear meniscus morphological assessment;Tear meniscus parameters;Dynamic tear meniscus;Artificial intelligence
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Authors Info & Affiliations
Liu Wenqi
Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Feng Jun
Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Jie Ying
Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Figures & Tables
Table 1 Lower tear meniscus height (LTMH) in healthy subjects and dry eye patients measured by different methods LTMH:lower tear meniscus height; TD-OCT: time-domain optical coherence tomography; SD-OCT: spectral-domain optical coherence tomography; SS-OCT: swept-source optical coherence tomography; K5M:Keratograph 5M ocular surface analyzer
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