New TearCare device aims to soothe dry eyes better than warm compresses
NCT ID NCT03502447
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested the TearCare system, a device that applies heat to the eyelids, in 14 people with dry eye disease. The goal was to see if it safely improves tear stability and symptoms better than standard warm compresses and lid massage. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Locations
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Center for Excellence in Eye Care
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Cincinnati Eye Institute
Edgewood, Kentucky, 41017, 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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Ophthalmology Associates
St Louis, Missouri, 63131, United States
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Vance Thompson Vision
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States
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