OXYGEN LEVELS BENEATH THE CLOSED EYELID

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 18  (1) , 93-95
Abstract
The level of O2 at the anterior corneal surface beneath the closed eyelid of the human eye was equivalent to an atmosphere of 7.7% O2. This finding is in agreement with assumptions which were based on the O2 level at the palpebral conjunctiva. However, in some instances a significant amount of O2 is derived not only from the palpebral conjunctiva but also from the atmosphere as a result of an imperfect palpebral aperture seal.

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