Dry Eye
Patchy Corneal Staining Pattern May Indicate Inflammation
This presentation could help guide the appropriate treatment for dry eye and Sjögren’s.
02/16/2021
Mask-Wearing May Exacerbate Dry Eye Symptoms
Increased ocular discomfort may discourage people from following this safety protocol and must be taken into consideration.
02/10/2021
New Diagnostic Clues Associated With Neuropathic Pain in DED
Patients with centralized sensitivity experienced more intense symptoms, study finds.
01/29/2021
Younger Patients May Experience More Severe DED Symptoms
This group’s thinner lipid layer offered less protection against tear evaporation, study shows.
01/28/2021
Gabapentin May Improve Neuropathic Ocular Pain in DED
Patients with no history of ocular surgery or trauma and higher corneal staining scores did better with topical treatment.
01/27/2021
DED More Common in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lacrimal and meibomian glands may be the main targeted tissues in these patients, researchers suggest.
01/21/2021
Dry Eye in Optometry: Trends, Habits and Hang-ups
Our reader survey finds most ODs opt for simple diagnostic tests and familiar treatments, constrained by financial pressures from advancing their care.
01/15/2021
Target Demodex Early in Herpetic Patients
Prompt diagnosis is key to staving off corneal infection, researchers report.
01/14/2021
Vitamin B Combo Provides DED Relief
Dry eye symptoms improved significantly at two months following treatment with supplements and artificial tears, study finds.
01/14/2021
Laptops Exacerbate Symptoms of Dry Eye
Outcomes varied among digital device usage, with smartphones having the smallest effect on the ocular surface and tear film.
01/06/2021
