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Dry Eye

Peripheral Neuropathy Increases the Risk of Developing Dry Eye Disease

Researchers discovered that severe cases significantly impact the development of dry eye signs and symptoms.
September 23, 2024

Botox Injections Linked to Lower Schirmer’s Scores

Although this indicates the potential to affect basal tear production, it’s unclear just how prevalent this might be.
September 13, 2024

Study Highlights Air Pollution and Temperature Influences on DED

Patients living in climates with cooler weather, high humidity and low air quality had OSDI scores 4.4 points higher than those in cities with similar pollution and humidity levels but higher temperatures.
September 4, 2024

Two Applications of Lissamine Green for Five Seconds Each Optimal, Study Says

Researchers tested four protocols and found that yielded the best results.
September 3, 2024

Tear Meniscus Height and Depth Decrease Earlier in Day for Symptomatic Contact Lens Users

These observations were seen at hour five, while the two parameters didn’t show significant changes in asymptomatic or healthy individuals until hour 10.
August 14, 2024

Dry Eye Severity Index Proposed as New Tool for Case Assessment

Meant to integrate signs, symptoms and acuity, the test was found to be predictive and reliable in staging and diagnosing DED.
August 13, 2024

Be Mindful of Intereye Differences in Dry Eye Signs

Osmolarity, conjunctival staining, Schirmer score and MGD status all can differ, and their severity can ebb and flow throughout the course of the disease and its response to treatment, researchers say.
August 7, 2024

Longer Axial Length Increases Dry Eye Risk, Severity in Myopia

This finding was associated with more advanced ocular surface disease, corneal staining and tear film instability.
August 6, 2024

DED Signs, Symptoms Associated with Periodontitis

Elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines produced in response to gum disease might reduce lacrimal gland function, researchers suggest.
August 5, 2024

Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy Superior to Corneal, Conjunctival Staining for DED Diagnosis

In a large study, this finding demonstrated earlier and more consistent correlation than other clinical markers.
July 31, 2024