The members of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee undertook an evidence-
based review of current dry eye therapies and management options. Management options …

Abstract The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms
involved in the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is …

Pain associated with mechanical, chemical, and thermal heat stimulation of the ocular
surface is mediated by trigeminal ganglion neurons, while cold thermoreceptors detect …

One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …

Corneal nerves are key components of the physiological system that controls ocular surface
homeostasis. The cornea is primarily innervated by the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal …

Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of ocular surface disease (OSD) in patients with
glaucoma using topical intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering therapy. Methods: This …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a distressing ocular condition. Due to its multifactorial nature,
clinical and biological signs of DED can be inconsistent and sometimes discordant with …

Nutrients, required by human bodies to perform life-sustaining functions, are obtained from
the diet. They are broadly classified into macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) …

A key element of contact lens practice involves clinical evaluation of anterior eye health,
including the cornea and limbus, conjunctiva and sclera, eyelids and eyelashes, lacrimal …