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.

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc, FACS, discusses a post hoc analysis investigating Miebo for the treatment of dry eye disease at different levels of severity.

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, discusses two studies investigating a novel oral supplement from Bausch + Lomb for patients with dry eye disease.

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, discusses research that investigated Blink Triple Care artificial tears for the treatment of dry eye disease.

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, Marjorie Rah, OD, PhD, FAAO, discusses a poster that investigated Biotrue Hydration Plus Multipurpose solution from Bausch + Lomb.

Once-daily consumption of a supplement of lutein, zeaxanthin isomers, curcumin and vitamin D3 improved tear production and reduced ocular surface damage, inflammation and patient-reported symptoms in dry eye disease, according to research.