Blink away dry eye? new study tests simple exercise for glaucoma patients

NCT ID NCT07554937

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured blinking exercise can improve dry eye symptoms in adults with glaucoma who use eye drops. 45 participants will perform 15 close-squeeze-open blinks three times daily for two weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and tear film stability at 2 and 4 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Structured Blinking Exercise Training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce dry eye discomfort for people with glaucoma.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 45 participants. The exercise may not provide lasting relief, and results may not apply to all glaucoma patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dry eye syndrome glaucoma Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DRY EYE DISEASE (DED) GLAUCOMA

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