DRY EYE SYNDROMES

This study tested whether giving a second TearCare treatment to people with dry eye syndrome could extend the benefits they got from their first treatment. It followed 12 adults for an extra 6 months to check if the second treatment was safe and continued to help with dry eye sym…

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 early-stage study tested the safety and comfort of a new eye gel called PRO-165, designed to lubricate dry eyes. Researchers compared it to an existing nighttime gel (Artelac®) in 32 healthy volunteers. The main goal was to see if the new gel caused similar or fewer side eff…

This study looked at whether using a special device called the Systane iLux system before cataract surgery could help improve dry eye symptoms caused by clogged oil glands in the eyelids. Researchers compared 25 patients who received the treatment two weeks before their surgery t…

This study tested whether a gentle steam treatment made from traditional Chinese herbs could help people with dry eye disease. Researchers compared several herbal formulas against a placebo steam and standard artificial tear drops in 200 participants over four months. The goal wa…

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 be…

This study tested if a new eye drop called HUC3-053 works as well as an existing drop (Hyalein Mini) for relieving dry eye symptoms. Nearly 300 adults with dry eye syndrome used one of the drops several times a day for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in eye dryness, tear p…

This study aimed to understand how two different light therapies work to relieve dry eye disease and improve the function of the oil glands in the eyelids. Researchers compared a combination of two light treatments against a single light treatment in 26 adults with these conditio…