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Xerophthalmia

MONDO:0000948

Dryness of the eye due to inadequate production of tears. Causes include vitamin A deficiency, Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.

Also known as: conjunctival xerosis

29 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Inflammatory disease (310) Dry eye syndrome (219) Eye disorder (97) Corneal disorder (39) Syndromic disease (24) Human disease (14) Conjunctivitis (5) Keratitis (4) Disorder of orbital region (3)

Trials to join now! 16 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 6 Terminated 1

VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness

Disease control Terminated

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC