PURPOSE We investigated whether the tear interferometric pattern was able to identify differences in tear film kinetics among clinical subtypes of dry eye. METHODS A total of 138 eyes of 76 subjects (38 men and 38 women; mean age ± SD, 61.6 ± 16.2 years) with or without dry eye who visited Itoh Clinic from May to August 2015 were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. Clinical diagnosis of dry ...

PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of dietary consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) on dry eye symptoms, Schirmer test, tear film break up time (TBUT) and conjunctival impression cytology (CIC) in patients with computer vision syndrome. SETTING AND DESIGN Interventional, randomized, double blind, multi-centric study. METHODS Four hundred and seventy eight symptomatic patients using compute...

Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between the ocular surface disease index (OSDI score) and objectively quantifiable parameters in dry eye syndrome patients, and to assess environmental and lifestyle risk factors in severe OSDI patients. Methods: The present study was retrograde and included 30 patients (30 eyes) diagnosed with dry eye syndrome at Ilsan Paik Hospital for the first time. Shir...

BACKGROUND Dry eye syndrome is a frequent complication of refractive surgery. Acupuncture has been widely used to alleviate the associated symptoms. However, the use of acupuncture for patients who suffer from dry eye syndrome following refractive surgery has certain drawbacks. This pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture treatment in treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye ...

AIMS We assessed homocysteine (Hcy) levels in tear fluid and plasma of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). We determined the association between Hcy levels, dry eye syndrome and B vitamin status. METHODS This prospective case-control study included 36 patients with POAG and 36 controls. Hcy concentrations were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS Patient...

Shalakyatantra is one of the branch from eight part which concern with management disease affecting regions body above clavicles i.e. Ear, eyes oral and Nasal cavities etc. Shushkaakshipaka vata pitta pradhan sarvagatavyadhi. It can be co-related dry eye syndrome in modern aspect. Modern science has lacuna complete curative disease. Ancient Ayurved texts e.g., Brihatrayees Laghutrayees explaine...

Dry eye syndrome is a common tears and ocular surface multifactorial disease, described by changes in the ocular surface epithelia related to reduced tears quantity and ocular surface sensitivity, leading to inflammatory reaction. Managing the eye inflammation proved helpful to patients with dry eye disease and current treatment is based on the use of topically applied artificial tear products/...

PURPOSE To study the relationship between sleep position and ocular surface symptoms and signs in an high air flow environment. METHODS Prospective observational study of new patients attending the dry eye clinic was performed. Patients with pre-existing ocular history, relevant systemic history (e.g. Sjogren's syndrome) or who were using topical or systemic therapy for dry eye were not inclu...