Cornea/External Disease News

KOLOA, Hawaii — Specialists must be thorough in their examinations of patients with dry eye symptoms in order to catch dry eye masqueraders, according to a presenter here.

Varenicline solution nasal spray improved tear production and decreased patient-reported symptoms of dry eye disease, regardless of the severity, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

SAN DIEGO — Results from a pilot study showed that low-dose doxycycline may hold promise as an adjunct treatment for IOP reduction, according to a poster presented at Academy 2022.

SAN DIEGO — The Dry Eye Foundation announced the launch of the international Dry Eye Helpline, a support system for people struggling with ocular surface disease.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective at OSN New York, Carey Kelson and John Steenbakkers discuss Trukera Medical’s recently launched ScoutPro osmolarity system.

SAN DIEGO — A new webinar series from New England College of Optometry aims to elevate the standard of care optometrists provide to patients with keratoconus.

SAN DIEGO — Patients with stage 1 neurotrophic keratitis experienced significant improvements in corneal sensitivity and best-corrected visual acuity after an 8-week course of Oxervate, according to a study presented at Academy 2022.

We are still learning about the role of genetics in keratoconus. By and large, we know that keratoconus is a multifactorial disease associated with eye rubbing, atopic diseases, connective tissue disorders and Down syndrome.

There’s a lingering misconception that eyelid problems like blepharitis affect only adults. In reality, everyone is touching their face and eyes, getting exposed to dirt and debris, and not always practicing good lid hygiene.

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to BRM424 for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, according to a press release from Brim Biotechnology.