What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to create standardized terminology for tear fluid to improve research accuracy and communication.

March 25, 2026Contact Lens and Anterior Eye1 citationsOpen Access

Consensus recommendations on tear fluid terminology: A Delphi study by the tear research network

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

Standardized consensus recommendations for tear fluid terminology facilitate comparability, consistent reporting, and interdisciplinary communication in research. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

JSJente SchmeetzMaastricht University RARupesh AgrawalSingapore National Eye Center CCCarlos Cifuentes-GonzálezSingapore National Eye Center

Key Points

The aim is to create standardized terminology for tear fluid to improve research accuracy and communication.
Conducted a Delphi study with experts in tear research.
Gathered opinions on terminology related to tear fluid.
Achieved consensus on key terms and definitions.
Developed a comprehensive list of standardized terms for tear fluid.
Recommendations promote consistency in research reporting.
Facilitates better communication across different research disciplines.

Abstract

These recommendations support comparability, consistent reporting and interdisciplinary communication in future research.

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