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

The members of the Tear Film Subcommittee reviewed the role of the tear film in dry eye
disease (DED). The Subcommittee reviewed biophysical and biochemical aspects of tears …

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

Several clinical examinations have shown the essential impact of monitoring (de) hydration
(fluid and electrolyte imbalance) in cancer patients. There are multiple risk factors …

Purpose.: To identify if whole-body hydration plays an important role in dry eye (DE). We
hypothesized that individuals classified as DE have higher plasma osmolality (Posm) …

Systemic dehydration due to inadequate water intake or excessive water loss, is common in
the elderly and results in a high morbidity and significant mortality. Diagnosis is often …

Purpose To investigate the associations between blood heavy metal concentrations and dry
eye disease using a Korean population-based survey. Methods This study included 23,376 …

Variation in systemic hydration status, namely chronic systemic hypohydration or
dehydration, can influence the development of several chronic non‐ophthalmic diseases …

: Sport has become increasingly competitive, prompting the need to determine, as far as
possible, any likely performance advantage. While the focus of athletic research, testing, and …

The osmolarities of various bodily fluids, including tears, saliva and urine, have been used
as indices of plasma osmolality, a measure of body hydration, while tear osmolarity is used …