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July is Dry Eye Awareness Month
According to the National Eye Institute, dry eye syndrome affects almost 16 million Americans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.