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Meng Lin is a Professor in Clinical Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as the Director of the UC Berkeley Clinical Research Center and as Chief of the Ocular Surface Imaging Clinic and the Dry Eye Clinic. His research focuses on ocular surface physiology, specifically the behavior of tear lipids and the stability of the tear film in relation to contact lens wear. Lin has conducted extensive clinical studies revealing ethnic differences in tear film dynamics and dry eye symptoms, which are critical for personalized eye care practice. His innovative work includes the development of techniques for studying interfacial properties of tear lipids and understanding stress impacts on the corneal epithelial layer during contact lens wear. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, contributes to multiple teaching seminars on optometry, and plays a vital role in advancing the field of vision science.
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