Eye drop showdown: new solution tested against standard for dry eyes

NCT ID NCT01684852

Summary

This study compared a new eye drop containing a natural substance called ectoin against standard hyaluronic acid drops for treating dry eye symptoms. 64 adults with mild to moderate dry eye used one type of drop six times daily for 28 days. Researchers measured which treatment better improved tear film stability and was more comfortable for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Augenabteilung am St. Franziskus-Hospital Münster

    Münster, 48145, Germany

  • Augenklinik der LMU Klinikum der Universität Muenchen

    München, 80336, Germany

  • Augenklinik mit Poliklinik

    Erlangen, 91054, Germany

  • Dr. Insa Beddermann

    Duderstadt, 37115, Germany

  • Dr. Peter Otto

    Bad Liebenwerda, 04924, Germany

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