Dry Eye Disease
Nutraceuticals for Dry Eye: Dispelling the Dogma and Embracing the Data
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Prevalence of dry eye more than 70% in patients treated with glaucoma eye drops
Dry eye disease is common in glaucoma patients treated with hypotonizing eye drops, with 56.1% of patients reporting subjective signs of dry eye, according to a study in the Open Journal of Ophthalmology.
FDA accepts protocols, endpoints for remaining phase 3 trials on PL9643 for dry eye
The FDA and Palatin Technologies have agreed on protocols and sign and symptom endpoints for the remaining phase 3 clinical trials of PL9643 for dry eye disease, the company announced in a press release.
VIDEO: Vevye improves dry eye symptoms at 2 weeks
LAS VEGAS — The cyclosporine Vevye contains a newer vehicle that helps speed and improve penetration, Nicholas J. Bruns, OD, FAAO, said at Vision Expo West.
LipiFlow ‘stands the test of time’ in treating meibomian gland dysfunction
Since entering the market in 2011 as a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System has consistently demonstrated its efficacy, according to a 15-year review published in Ophthalmology and Therapy.
Two minimally invasive procedures can treat conjunctivochalasis
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.
Annual anti-inflammatory review
It is September once again, time for us to review the state of the anti-inflammatory landscape in the world of dry eye disease.
Use tear breakup pattern to determine type of dry eye, treatment
LAS VEGAS — The pattern of fluorescein staining indicates the tear film layer affected by dry eye and, thus, dictates the treatment choice, Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, said at Vision Expo West.
Peripheral neuropathy associated with dry eye disease in patients with diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes and more severe peripheral neuropathy appeared to be at greater risk for developing dry eye disease, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.
Sonoma, EMC to co-market eye care product line
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals and EMC Pharma have entered into a co-marketing agreement to expand their eye care product lines, according to a press release.