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Dry Eye

DREAM Study Cohort Shows Dry Eye Test Repeatability Needs Improvement

Corneal and conjunctival staining scores were the most reliably consistent tests, while tear break-up time was the least.
May 9, 2024

First Specific Genetic Locus Detected for Dry Eye

The disease has been thought to possess some level of heritability, and one recent investigation expands on this principle.
May 6, 2024

Nutraceutical for Dry Eye Coming This Fall

Bausch + Lomb previewed a forthcoming product and pointed to company-funded research showing treatment effects possible after two, four and eight weeks of daily use.
April 26, 2024

Patient Survey Describes Dry Eye Management Habits, Burdens

Most rely on artificial tears more so than eyelid-based interventions, 22% spend an hour or more daily on care and less than half reported that their primary source of information is their eyecare provider.
April 19, 2024

Dry Eye Patients Have Worse Sleep Quality

Study shows they are at a higher risk of experiencing insufficient sleep, excessive sleepiness and longer sleep latency.
April 9, 2024

New Punctal Plug Features Tapered End for Easier Insertion

The device is made with a degradable material designed to last about six months.
April 8, 2024

MGD: A Condition with Multiple Disease Pathways?

Eyelid vascularity was closely tied to inflammation, while other signs weren’t.
April 4, 2024

Meibomian Gland Length May be Underrepresented by Traditional Meibography Devices

OCT imaging—performed with longer wavelengths—captured a greater percentage of these structures. Researchers wonder if the distinction may impact clinical management decisions.
April 3, 2024

Artificial Tears Disrupt Inflammatory Cycle, Study Shows

In addition to replenishing aqueous fluid, these OTC products help break the hyperosmolar status of the ocular surface.
March 25, 2024

Survey: For Relief, DED Patients Most Likely to Rest Eyes, Drink Water, Use Compresses

Study investigates public enthusiasm for these and other behavioral modifications that might mitigate DED.
March 14, 2024