https://vimeo.com/207156076
Lacrima is a high-resolution 3D animation that visually explores the complex tear production and distribution system, highlighting the glands and layers responsible for lubricating the ocular surface. This scientifically accurate yet visually captivating piece is designed for medical education, ophthalmology training, and patient awareness materials.
Key Features of the Animation:
- Detailed 3D rendering of the lacrimal apparatus, including the lacrimal gland, accessory glands (Krause & Wolfring), meibomian glands, and goblet cells, emphasizing their contributions to tear production.
- Layered visualization of the tear film, showing the:
- Lipid layer (meibomian glands) – preventing evaporation.
- Aqueous layer (lacrimal gland) – providing hydration and nutrients.
- Mucin layer (goblet cells) – ensuring even tear distribution and corneal adherence.
- Dynamic fluid simulation, illustrating how tears spread across the corneal surface with each blink, maintaining ocular health and clarity.
- Tear drainage process, following the path of excess tears through the puncta, canaliculi, lacrimal sac, and nasolacrimal duct into the nasal cavity.
- Soft lighting, translucent textures, and subtle particle effects, enhancing the realism of fluid interactions and biological structures.
This immersive 3D animation is an ideal portfolio piece for ophthalmology researchers, medical educators, and healthcare content creators, offering a visually engaging and educational perspective on the essential role of tears in ocular health.