First nasal spray to treat dry eye symptoms approved by the FDA
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First nasal spray to treat dry eye symptoms approved by the FDA

The FDA has approved Tyrvaya nasal spray for dry eye syndrome. 
New Device to manage dry eye disease approved by FDA
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New Device to manage dry eye disease approved by FDA

The Lumenis IPL device uses controlled light-based treatment for symptoms of dry eye disease.
April is Women's Eye Health and Awareness Month
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April is Women's Eye Health and Awareness Month

Women in the United States are at a higher risk for eye disease, with two out of every three people living with vision loss or vision problems being women.
Phase 2 trial complete for minocycline therapy for dry eye
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Phase 2 trial complete for minocycline therapy for dry eye

Minocycline has long been recognized by ophthalmologists for its anti-inflammatory properties and a new eyedrop therapy is being developed for dry eye sufferers.
Why it took 200 hours to devise a Dry Eye Vitamin
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Why it took 200 hours to devise a Dry Eye Vitamin

It might surprise you to learn that VisiVite Dry Eye Relief TG-1000 took me 100 hours to devise and then another 100 hours of working with our nutritional scientists and formulators to find what wa...
Sandy sensation in eyes common in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Sandy sensation in eyes common in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause dry eye symptoms, including a sandy sensation in the eye.
FDA approves new dry eye treatment
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FDA approves new dry eye treatment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of the first prescription ocular corticosteroid for short-term use in treating dry eye syndrome.
Mask-associated dry eye is really a thing
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Mask-associated dry eye is really a thing

Since the beginning of the pandemic and the increase in the wearing of masks, eye care providers have noticed an increase in patients complaining of dry eye symptoms.
Crocodile tears may help lead to new dry eye treatments
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Crocodile tears may help lead to new dry eye treatments

Researchers are taking a closer look at the tears of birds and reptiles to learn about how and why animals produce tears in the hopes of developing better dry eye treatments.