DRY EYE

This small pilot study tested a device called TearCare in 24 adults with dry eye disease. The device applies heat to the eyelids to improve oil gland function and tear stability. Researchers measured changes in tear breakup time and gland scores over one month to see if the treat…

This study tested three different eye drops (Humylub Ofteno, Hyabak, and Lagricel Ofteno) in 182 adults with mild to moderate dry eye. Participants used the drops four times a day for 30 days. The main goal was to see if Humylub Ofteno worked as well as the other two in reducing …

This study tested a gentle light treatment (low-level light therapy) to prevent dry eyes after Femto-LASIK eye surgery. 61 adults received either the real light treatment or a fake one before and after surgery. Those who got the real treatment had more stable tears and fewer dry …

This study tested the TearCare system, a device that applies heat to the eyelids to unblock oil glands, in 235 adults with dry eye disease. The goal was to see if it safely improves tear quality and eye comfort compared to another device called LipiFlow. The trial measured change…

This study tested whether an eye drop called HBM9036 can help people with moderate to severe dry eye. About 577 Chinese adults with dry eye symptoms for at least 6 months received either the eye drop or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the treatment improved the surface of …

This study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can improve symptoms of mild-to-moderate dry eye. 168 adults received either real or sham (fake) electroacupuncture to see if the treatment was more than a placebo. The researchers me…

This early-phase trial tested YM-101 eye drops in 30 adults with dry eye syndrome. Participants received either the active drops or a placebo, then switched after a period. The study measured changes in corneal staining, tear break-up time, and symptom scores to see if the drops …

This study tested whether a special yellow-light, anti-glare phone screen could reduce eye strain and dryness caused by long screen use in dim light. 70 adults read on phones with or without the yellow screen for 2 hours. Researchers measured tear quality, eye redness, and focusi…

This study tested a special laser (micropulse) to treat dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. The laser targets abnormal blood vessels on the eyelid edge to reduce inflammation. 30 adults with moderate to severe dry eye were enrolled. The goal was to see if this treatmen…

This study tested if a special light mask could prevent or reduce dry eye symptoms in 98 adults having cataract surgery. Participants used the mask or a fake device for one week before and after surgery. The goal was to see if the light therapy improved eye comfort and tear funct…

This study tested if insulin eye drops can safely and effectively treat moderate to severe dry eye disease. 116 adults with dry eye received either insulin drops, standard cyclosporin drops, or artificial tears. The main goal was to see if insulin improved corneal damage and symp…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic capsule for 35 days can help relieve dry eye symptoms in adults aged 20 to 65. Researchers measured tear production, tear quality, and eye surface health before and after the treatment. The goal was to see if probiotics could imp…

This study looked at whether Miebo eye drops can be used safely while wearing contact lenses to help with dry eye. About 104 adults who wear soft contact lenses took part. The goal was to see if the drops improve comfort and reduce dryness.

This study looked at how well Miebo eye drops work for people with dry eye disease. 99 adults used the drops for one week. Researchers measured symptom changes using a simple 0-to-100 scale. The goal was to see if symptoms improved quickly.

This study tested whether special scleral contact lenses treated with Hydra-PEG can make eyes feel more comfortable and less dry. 46 people with dry eye wore the lenses for at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and rated their comfort on a 0-10 scale. The goal was to see if thes…

This study looked at whether a new type of contact lens (Total 30) can help people who previously stopped wearing contacts because of dryness or discomfort. Sixty adults aged 18 to 40 who had worn reusable contacts for at least a year but quit within the last two years due to com…

This study tested three different schedules of Lagricel Ofteno eye drops (a preservative-free lubricant) in 141 adults with mild to moderate dry eye. Participants used the drops either twice, four times, or six times daily for several weeks. The main goal was to see which schedul…

This study tested a new eye drop called TTAX03 in 74 adults with mild to moderate dry eye disease. The goal was to see if it is safe and if it helps relieve symptoms like dryness and eye surface damage. Participants received a single dose of TTAX03 or a saline (salt water) placeb…

This study tested whether a device called TearCare, which applies heat to the eyelids, is safe and works better than Restasis eye drops for treating dry eye disease. 345 adults with dry eye and blocked oil glands took part. The main goals were to see if TearCare improved tear sta…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tears provides more relief for moderate dry eye than tears alone. 90 adults with moderate dry eye were randomly assigned to receive either artificial tears only or artificial tears plus ten sessions of acupunctur…

This study tested a device called TearCare in 29 adults with dry eye disease. The goal was to see if a single treatment could safely improve tear film stability and reduce symptoms over one month. Participants had dry eyes, used artificial tears regularly, and had blocked oil gla…

This study tested if giving two types of light therapy (pulsed light and low-level light) before laser eye surgery could prevent dry eye afterward. 62 people who were about to have laser vision correction took part. The goal was to see if these treatments could keep the eyes comf…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement could improve dry eye symptoms by changing the bacteria in the gut. Twenty adults with dry eye disease took the supplement for 8 weeks. Researchers measured tear production and eye surface health at the start and end of the study. Th…

This study tested whether SJP-0132 eye drops can safely relieve dry eye symptoms and reduce eye surface damage compared to a placebo. It involved 427 Chinese adults with dry eye for at least 6 months. Participants used the drops or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in e…

This study tested a new eyelid wipe called IVW-1001 in 15 people with dry eye disease. Researchers compared three different ways of using the wipe to see which is safest and best at improving tear production. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to ease dry eye symptoms.

This study tested whether a new eye drop, T2769, works as well as a standard treatment (Vismed Multi) for moderate to severe dry eye. 251 adults used the drops for 35 days. The main goal was to see if T2769 could reduce eye surface damage as effectively as Vismed, while also chec…

This pilot study tested whether Tixel, a treatment normally used for wrinkles around the eyes, could also improve dry eye symptoms. 75 adults with mild to moderate dry eye and wrinkles received the standard Tixel treatment. Researchers measured changes in tear film stability, dry…

This completed study looked at how well dry eye patients can feel their cornea (the clear front part of the eye). The goal was to find early signs of a condition called Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy, which can lead to vision problems. 31 adults with dry eye took part. The resu…