Cornea/External Disease News

Penetrating keratoplasty is an effective procedure that can restore sight for patients. However, it is not without significant risks and burdens, especially for young people who may need a second or even third graft during their lifetime.

Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction in a small cohort of patients, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

EyeCRO announced that its Microemulsion Drug Ocular Penetration System, or MiDROPS, demonstrated safety and efficacy in its first clinical application as a topical eye drop vehicle for dry eye disease.

Ophthalmologists can attend interactive sessions, network with colleagues and earn CME credits at this year’s Kiawah Eye, organized by Healio Live.

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals has launched an expanded line of Avenova product bundles to provide personalized treatment options beyond artificial tears for patients with dry eye disease.

Researchers found no significant differences in keratometry measurements before cataract surgery among patients with dry eye disease vs. those without, according to a study conducted in Norway and published in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Aldeyra Therapeutics has enrolled the first patient in a phase 3 clinical trial designed to allow possible resubmission of the new drug application of topical 0.25% reproxalap for dry eye disease, according to a company press release.

More than half of patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy had dry eye disease, which was independently associated with older age, high HbA1C and reduced glomerular filtration rate, according to research conducted in Vietnam.

Cyclosporine 0.05% outperformed artificial tears in improving tear film quality and stability in the treatment of dry eye disease after cataract surgery, according to a study published in Annals of Medicine & Surgery.

Lumibird Medical announced the launch of C.DIAG, a diagnostic aid platform that uses AI algorithms to help health care providers diagnose patients with dry eye disease.