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Specialized moisture retention eyewear for evaporative dry eye
Samanthila Waduthantri1, Chien Hua Tan, Yee Wei Fong
1Singapore Eye Research Institute , Singapore .
Current Eye Research
|July 1, 2014
Summary
Moisture retention eyewear significantly improved evaporative dry eye symptoms and reduced the need for artificial tears. This eyewear is a promising addition to dry eye management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dry Eye Disease Research
Background:
- Evaporative dry eye is a common condition impacting ocular surface health.
- Current treatments often focus on lubrication, with varying success rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of commercially available moisture retention eyewear for evaporative dry eye.
- To evaluate the impact on dry eye symptoms, corneal staining, and tear film stability.
Main Methods:
- A 3-month study involving 11 patients with evaporative dry eye.
- Patients used moisture retention eyewear alongside lubricant eye drops.
- Evaluated global symptom scores, corneal fluorescein staining, and tear break-up time (TBUT).
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in dry eye symptom severity and frequency observed (p<0.05).
- Marked improvement in corneal fluorescein staining across all corneal zones (p<0.05).
- No significant change in TBUT; however, patients reported reduced lubricant use (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Moisture retention eyewear shows potential as an effective adjunct therapy for evaporative dry eye.
- The commercially available eyewear demonstrated good patient acceptance and utility in specific environments.
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