DRY EYE

This study tested whether two types of light therapy given before laser eye surgery (like LASIK) could prevent dry eye, a common and uncomfortable side effect. Researchers enrolled 62 patients scheduled for surgery and randomly assigned some to receive the light treatments. They …

This study tested a gentle, micropulse laser treatment for people with chronic dry eye caused by eyelid gland problems. The laser aims to reduce inflammation by targeting abnormal blood vessels on the eyelid margin. Researchers measured if this improved eye comfort, tear film sta…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic capsule for 35 days could relieve dry eye symptoms. It involved 88 adults aged 20-65 who had been diagnosed with dry eye. Researchers measured changes in tear production, eye surface health, and patient-reported symptoms to see i…

This study tested a medical device called the TearCare System to see if it is safe and effective at relieving the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It was compared directly to another approved treatment called LipiFlow. The trial involved 235 adults with dry eye caused by bl…

This study tested whether taking a daily dietary supplement for 8 weeks could improve dry eye symptoms and change the mix of bacteria in the gut. It involved 20 adults with diagnosed dry eye disease. Researchers measured tear production, eye comfort, and analyzed gut bacteria fro…

This study tested whether a specific monthly contact lens (TOTAL30®) could be a comfortable option for people who had previously stopped wearing reusable contacts because their eyes felt dry or uncomfortable. Researchers fit 60 adults, aged 18-40, who had quit wearing contacts in…

This small study tested two different strengths of an eyelid wipe called IVW-1001 to see if it could safely help people with dry eyes produce more tears. Researchers compared how well the different wipes worked by measuring tear production. The goal was to find a better way to ea…

This study tested whether gentle red light therapy could reduce dry eye symptoms after LASIK vision correction surgery. Researchers gave 61 patients either real light therapy or a sham treatment before and after their procedures. Patients who received the light therapy reported f…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tear eye drops provides better relief for moderate dry eye than using eye drops alone. Ninety adults with moderate dry eye were randomly assigned to receive either just eye drops or eye drops plus ten acupuncture…

This early-stage study tested whether YM-101 eye drops could safely relieve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Thirty adult participants with dry eyes used either the drops or a placebo solution for several weeks. Researchers measured changes in eye dryness, irritation, and tear q…

This study tested if using an eye drop called Miebo could help people who wear contact lenses manage dry eye symptoms. It involved 104 adults who regularly wore soft contact lenses and experienced dry eye discomfort. The main goal was to see if using the drops made wearing lenses…

This study compared a new eye drop called T2769 to an existing treatment (Vismed Multi) for people with moderate to severe dry eye. It involved 251 adults who needed artificial tears for at least three months. The main goal was to see if T2769 was at least as good as the existing…

This study tested whether a preservative-free eye drop called Lagricel® (containing sodium hyaluronate) could ease the symptoms of dry eye. Researchers enrolled 141 adults with mild to moderate dry eye to compare three different dosing schedules: two, four, or six times per day. …

This study tested a single, 15-minute in-office treatment called the TearCare System to see if it could safely improve dry eye symptoms. Twenty-nine adults with moderate to severe dry eye received the treatment and were followed for one month. The goal was to see if the procedure…

This study tested whether the TearCare system, a device that applies controlled heat to the eyelids, works as well as or better than Restasis eye drops for treating dry eye disease. It involved 345 adults with moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. Researchers compared how much eac…

This study tested whether a special yellow-light, anti-glare phone screen could reduce eye strain and dry eye symptoms caused by prolonged phone use in dim light. 70 volunteers with normal to moderate vision read on a phone for 2 hours, using either the special screen or a standa…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive light treatment could help prevent or reduce dry eye symptoms in people recovering from cataract surgery. 98 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the real light therapy or a sham (fake) treatment with a similar device,…

This study tested how quickly a prescription eye drop called Miebo could relieve symptoms in adults with dry eye disease. 99 participants used the drops for about a week, and researchers measured changes in their symptom severity. The goal was to understand the early benefits of …

This study tested a new treatment called TTAX03 for people with mild to moderate dry eye disease. Researchers compared three different doses of TTAX03 against a simple saline solution to see which was safest and most effective at reducing symptoms and healing eye damage. The trea…

This completed Phase 3 study tested whether SJP-0132 eye drops work better than placebo drops at relieving dry eye symptoms. It involved 427 Chinese adults with long-term dry eye. Researchers measured changes in eye surface damage, dryness feelings, and tear production to see if …

This small, completed pilot study compared a single 12-minute in-office eyelid treatment (TearCare) to 4 weeks of daily 5-minute warm compress therapy for adults with dry eye disease. The goal was to see if the brief TearCare procedure was a safe and effective alternative to the …

This study compared three different brands of eye drops to see if they work equally well for relieving dry eye symptoms. Researchers tested Humylub Ofteno PF against Hyabak and Lagricel Ofteno PF in 182 adults with mild to moderate dry eye. Participants used the drops four times …