Dry eye syndrome (DES) refers to a spectrum of ocular surface diseases with diverse and
frequently multiple aetiologies. The common feature of the various manifestations of DES is …

The currently available methods for the diagnosis of dry eye are still far from being perfect for
a variety of reasons. This review attempts to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of …

Purpose: To compare the efficacies of sodium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
(HPMC), and a new oil-in-water emulsion (Emustil unidose; SIFI) in the management of lipid …

PURPOSE: To test tear lipid layer treatment by low-dose lipid application on the full-length
eyelid margin for the treatment of office workers with dry eyes refractory to conventional …

Purpose: To determine the effect of an oil-in-water emulsion eye drop compared with a
conventional dry eye supplement (hypromellose) on tear physiology in dry eye. Methods: A …

Purpose: Dry eye is often characterized by increased tear evaporation due to poor tear film
quality, especially of the lipid component of the tear film. Using an environmental chamber to …

Purpose Alterations in tear film lipids may be important in modulating discomfort during
contact lens wear. This study investigates associations between clinical and biological …

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of Optive (Allergan, Irvine, CA) and Optive Advanced
(Allergan, Irvine, CA) on tear film stability and quality during a one-hour observation period …

Abstract Evaluation of the effects of various interventions on tear physiology, such as contact
lens wear or eye drop instillation, often require multiple measurements on different …

Purpose: Light reflex from the cornea and tear film as contributors to beautiful eyes (“eye
sparkling”) are reviewed. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using …