New heat therapy for dry eye goes Head-to-Head with eye drops
NCT ID NCT04795752
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
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 stability and reduced eye discomfort over six months.
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Locations
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Cincinnati Eye Institute
Edgewood, Kentucky, 41017, United States
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Doctor My Eyes
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254, United States
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Eye Research Foundation
Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States
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Jackson Eye
Lake Villa, Illinois, 60046, United States
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Kentucky Eye Institute
Lexington, Kentucky, 40517, United States
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Loh Ophthalmology Associates
Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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Parkhurst NuVision
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Scripps Health
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of Pittsburg-Ophthalmology Dept
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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Vance Thompson Vision
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States
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Vantage Eye Care
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 19004, United States
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Vision Institute
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States
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Vita Eye Clinic
Shelby, North Carolina, 28150, United States
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