Dry eye disease (DED) is a highly prevalent condition that affects an estimated one in five adults1. However, early and accurate diagnosis of DED remains a clinical challenge as existing tests are invasive, time-consuming and inaccurate.
An Italian study showed that two sessions of low-level light therapy (LLLT) performed before and after cataract surgery were effective in ameliorating tear film stability and ocular discomfort symptom
Azura Ophthalmics announced the first patient has been enrolled in its phase 3 study to assess the efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 ointment in patients with clinical signs and symptoms of meibomian
Zeiss is celebrating a refractive landmark of more than 10 million myopic or astigmatic eyes treated with Zeiss SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) and Zeiss SMILE pro. Launched in Aus
Blepharitis is a common, underdiagnosed and often untreated eye affliction which may cause a range of clinical manifestations, including irritated eyelid margins, loss of eyelashes, tear film disruption, ocular discomfort and meibomian gland dysfunction1. Causes can include bacterial, viral, fungal
Aldeyra Therapeutics announced it has completed enrolment for its new phase 3 clinical trial of topical ocular 0.25% reproxalap, an investigational RASP modulator for the treatment of dry eye disease.
A Chinese study found continued outdoor exposure to sunlight of an intensity of more than 2,000 lux for at least 15 minutes was associated with less myopic shift in schoolchildren. Writing in JAM
The impact of disease on the ocular surface is often assessed clinically by checking for fluorescein staining of the corneal epithelium, to highlight areas of damage secondary to trauma, infection or desiccation. In dry eye disease, corneal staining is typically superficial, punctate and located inf
Canada’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has dedicated its 79th issue of Contact Lens Update to the effects of cosmetics and cosmetic treatments on the eye. Discussing the cosmetic
Vitamin D supplementation could be an adjuvant treatment to alleviate the signs and symptoms of dry eye, a new study found.
A meta-analysis by researchers in China found individuals with dry eye disease (DED) had worse sleep quality and a higher risk of unhealthy sleep duration compared with healthy individuals.
The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Lifestyle Workshop emphasised the need to identify modifiable risk factors to develop effective prevention strategies for dry eye disease (DED)1. Among these f