OCULAR SURFACE DISEASE

This study tests whether rinsing the inner eyelids and eye surface with a special device can lower inflammation and improve symptoms in people with dry eye disease. Researchers will measure changes in a marker of inflammation called MMP-9 in 33 participants. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65.…

This study tests whether a new eye drop called acoltremon can help people with a specific type of dry eye caused by early nerve damage (stage 1 neurotrophic keratopathy). The study will include 50 adults who have both decreased tear production and reduced corneal sensation. Resea…

This study looks at whether Xiidra, an FDA-approved eye drop for dry eye, can reduce eye discomfort and dryness in people with glaucoma who are already using multiple eye drops to control eye pressure. About 75 participants will receive Xiidra as part of their standard care and b…

This study is creating a large database of eye measurements from 3,000 people with inflammatory eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Researchers will use advanced imaging to collect detailed information from both the front and back of the e…

This study looks at whether closing your eyes for 3 minutes can improve the quality of a key eye measurement (keratometry) used before cataract surgery. The measurement is often less accurate in people with dry eye. Researchers will compare measurements taken before and after eye…