Dry Eye Disease

Not surprisingly, most eye care specialists see dry eye disease as an ocular problem. But what would our treatment strategies look like if we instead approached it as a local manifestation of a systemic problem?

Do you ever wonder why there are so many dry eye treatments coming to market?

Symptoms of dry eye disease were significantly improved in patients taking a new combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, according to a double-masked, parallel group study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

When assessing a patient with dry eye, I try to determine the primary problem.

Over the last 18 months, rapid developments have occurred in the dry eye and ocular surface disease space.

Ocular surface disease includes as major diagnoses dry eye disease, blepharitis/meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular allergy.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2022, Laura M. Periman, MD, discusses allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye disease and the role of Dextenza (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert 0.4 mg, Ocular Therapeutix).

As Bausch Health approaches planned initial public offerings, the company is looking forward to the opportunity to grow its eye health business.

Happy New Year! Yes, I know that it has been almost a month since New Year’s Eve, but I missed seeing you that night. What kind of a friend would I be if I never gave you a New Year’s salutation, however tardy?

Enrollment is underway in two phase 2 clinical trials for dry eye disease and presbyopia, according to press releases from Glaukos.