Dry Eye disease risk increased with sedentary lifestyle
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Dry Eye disease risk increased with sedentary lifestyle

Having a sedentary lifestyle is known to have detrimental effects on your physical health and that includes your eye health.
Dry eye syndrome could be treated by contact lens
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Dry eye syndrome could be treated by contact lens

Researchers hope to test these prototype lenses on animal models and eventually patients. 
Increase in screen time for kids causes rise in dry eye disease for them
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Increase in screen time for kids causes rise in dry eye disease for them

The goal of the study was to determine the relationship between screen time during the lockdown and the rise in dry eye disease symptoms in children. 
Cyclosporine A Gel beneficial in treating dry eye disease
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Cyclosporine A Gel beneficial in treating dry eye disease

The study demonstrated that cyclosporine A gel drops are an effective and safe treatment for those suffering from moderate-to-severe dry eye disease.
Depression and dry eye disease link
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Depression and dry eye disease link

Researchers were investigating the link between depression and the severity of dry eye disease symptoms, including inflammatory markers.
Generic form of Restasis approved by FDA
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Generic form of Restasis approved by FDA

The FDA announced their approval of a generic form of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion (Viatris) 0.05% single use vials of eye drops.
Face Masks Contribute to Dry Eye Symptoms
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Face Masks Contribute to Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry Eye Syndrome affects about 49 million people in the United States. Patients experience blurry vision, pain, redness, light sensitivity,  and a "gritty" feeling in the eyes.
Astaxanthin supplements improve dry eye disease symptoms
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Astaxanthin supplements improve dry eye disease symptoms

A recent study found that patients suffering from mild-to-moderate dry eye disease benefited from oral supplementation of astaxanthin.
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.