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Dry Eye

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

Depression, Anxiety Risk Factors for Dry Eye

Study also found demographic disparities, with higher risk profiles among women and Asian and Native American individuals, while Black patients may be underrepresented in prevalence data.
March 12, 2024

Certain Systemic Drugs Associated with Increased DED Severity

Worse clinical signs were found in users of antihistamines, aspirin, vitamin D3 and seizure medications, while those using diuretics had less MGD.
February 13, 2024

Pediatric Cases Comprise Just 4.2% of All Dry Eye

The condition was found to be more common among girls and those with refractive errors and disorders of the eyelid or conjunctiva.
February 9, 2024

All-in-one Device for Ocular Surface Assessment Launches

This new tool can crank out results for 10 distinct tests that help diagnose and evaluate dry eye and OSD, developers say.
January 26, 2024