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.

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.

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.

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

Researchers tested four protocols and found that yielded the best results.

A Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease

Identifying this condition requires a systematic assessment using multiple techniques.

A Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease

Identifying this condition requires a systematic assessment using multiple techniques.

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.

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.

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.

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.