Are lipid-based products more effective for treating dry eye disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh23 Nov 2017 7:28 PM ISTNew treatments for dry eye disease that deliver lipids to the ocular surface are designed to more closely mimic the important tear film lipid layer at...
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements offer no benefit in Dry Eye Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli15 April 2018 7:25 PM ISTDry eye is a chronic condition that causes burning, itching, or stinging sensations in the eye, as well as impaired vision. Ophthalmologists have...
Positive results for voclosporin ophthalmic solution in Dry Eye: Phase 2 study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Feb 2019 9:10 AM ISTAurinia Pharmaceuticals has announced positive results for its exploratory Phase 2 head-to-head study evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability...
Migraine patients at risk for dry eye: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 March 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Migraine patients are at higher risk of getting dry eye disease (DED) compared with the general population, finds a 10-year long study published...
Poor air quality may worsen dry eye disease conditions Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe ocular surface comprises the eyelids, lacrimal glands, conjunctiva, and cornea and any disorder in these structures can be classified as an ocular...
Eye drops with biosynthetic enzyme promising treatment for dry eye disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 May 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: A phase I/II clinical trial of a new enzyme-based treatment has shown promising results for the treatment of severe dry eye disease. The study,...
Preoperative dry eye treatment with Xiidra improved outcomes of cataract surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 May 2019 7:10 PM ISTTreating dry eye preoperatively with Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5%, Takeda) led to improved outcomes in patients scheduled for cataract...
Permethrin cream safe and effective for treatment of Demodex Blepharitis Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 July 2019 7:05 PM ISTIsrael: Permethrin might be a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), according to a recent...
Low estrogen and fewer menstruating years linked to Sjögren Syndrome in women Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Women with Sjogren Syndrome have a lower lifetime exposure to estrogen and cumulative menstrual cycling (CMC) -- measured as years menstruating...
Isotonic glycerol and sodium hyaluronate drops improve dry eye symptoms in Sjögren's syndrome Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTBudapest, Hungary: Three-month treatment with an eye drop containing isotonic glycerol and 0.015% sodium hyaluronate significantly improved symptoms...
Vitamin D enhances topical treatment of dry eye disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Aug 2019 7:15 PM ISTKorea: Vitamin D may enhance the efficacy of topical dry eye treatment and can possibly be used as potential adjuvant therapy for patients with dry...
Researchers develop non-invasive optical imaging system to improve treatment for dry eye disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Oct 2019 2:18 PM ISTTears are necessary for maintaining the health of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition in which a...
