Punctal plugs effectively improve symptoms of dry eye disease, enhancing tear breakup time, tear production, and Ocular Surface Disease Index. The review included 17 studies with a high retention rate ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution, Bausch + Lomb), an eye drop that prevents tear evaporation, can ...

A panelist discusses how dry eye disease involves tear film imbalance, leading to inflammation and ocular surface damage, emphasizing the importance of precise diagnosis and tailored treatment while ...

Ocular surface disease (OSD) develops from a combination of adverse conditions that ultimately damage the surface layers of the eye. While the early symptoms of ocular surface disease might amount to ...

Medicare Part B can cover diagnostic testing for dry eye syndrome if symptoms significantly affect vision. This includes tests like slit lamp test, Schirmer’s test, and tear breakup time. While ...

GLENDORA, Calif., April 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OASIS® Medical Inc., manufacturer and distributor of disposable surgical solutions and dry eye solution brands Oasis TEARS® and SOFT PLUG® punctal plugs ...