DRY EYE DISEASE (DED)

This study tested whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood or from donated umbilical cord blood can improve dry eye symptoms. 80 adults with dry eye disease were randomly assigned to receive one of these blood-based drops. Researchers measured tear film stability, tear p…

This study tested whether low-level light therapy combined with non-steroidal immunosuppressant eye drops (cyclosporine or tacrolimus) can improve dry eye symptoms. 160 adults with moderate to severe dry eye took part. The main goal was to see if the combination reduced symptoms …

This study tested a new preservative-free eye drop (Thealoz Total) in 30 adults with chronic dry eye disease and eye surface inflammation. Participants used the drops daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the drops reduce eye redness and improve symptoms like dryness and dis…

This study looked at whether 0.05% cyclosporine eye drops can help people with mild to moderate dry eye. 60 adults took part in a double-blind trial comparing the drops to standard artificial tears. The goal was to see if the drops reduce eye discomfort and improve tear film stab…

This study tested how comfortable two different eye drops feel and how they affect vision. 40 adults with mild to moderate eye inflammation or dry eye received one drop of each medicine, one in each eye. Researchers asked participants to rate comfort and vision impact right after…

This study tested two different eye drop treatments for people with dry eye disease who were having cataract surgery. One group used a single medication (rebamipide), while the other used a combination of two medications (diquafosol and cyclosporine). The goal was to see which ap…

This study tested two different eye drops—diquafosol and rebamipide—to see which one provides faster relief for dry eye disease. Thirty adults with dry eyes received one of the drops, and researchers measured tear production, eye comfort, and eye surface health 30 minutes later. …

This study tested a new eye drop called TTAX03 in 74 people with mild to moderate dry eye disease. The main goal was to see if it is safe, and researchers also looked at how well it works compared to a saline (salt water) control. Participants received a single dose and were foll…

This study tested whether anti-reflective and circularly polarized films on smartphone screens can reduce dry eyes and eye strain caused by short, close-up phone use. 120 adults with mild nearsightedness used phones for 45 minutes in light or dark rooms. Researchers measured tear…

This study tested whether far infrared eye masks placed on acupoints around the eyes can improve dry eye symptoms. Thirty-one people with dry eye disease used the masks, and researchers measured changes in tear stability, gland health, and symptom scores after one month. The goal…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement could improve dry eye symptoms by changing the bacteria in the gut. Twenty adults with dry eye disease took the supplement for 8 weeks. Researchers measured tear production and eye surface health at the start and end of the study. Th…