Eye

Dry Eyes Disease

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Dry Eye Disease (DED), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a multifactorial disorder of the tear film characterized by tear deficiency or excessive evaporation, leading to ocular surface damage and discomfort.

AI Summary of Treatment Experiences

Not medical advice.

The treatment landscape for Dry Eyes Disease includes a range of options such as artificial tears containing various lubricating agents (e.g., hyaluronic acid, carboxymethylcellulose), anti-inflammatory medications (e.g., lifitegrast, cyclosporine), punctal plugs to block tear drainage, and newer approaches like autologous serum eye drops and intense pulsed light therapy. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may also help improve tear quality. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the condition and individual patient factors.

Dry Eyes Disease

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12 Treatments for Dry Eyes Disease

Over the Counter Medication
Mineral Oil

Systane Balance, Retaine MGD, Refresh PM, Soothe XP, Mineral oil, white petrolatum

5.0 (1)
Over the Counter Medication
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) & Propylene Glycol (PG)

Systane Ultra, Systane Balance

5.0 (1)
Over the Counter Medication
Carboxymethylcellulose

Refresh Tears, Refresh Plus, Celluvisc, TheraTears Dry Eye Therapy

5.0 (1)
Procedural
Over the Counter Medication
Prescription Medication
Procedural
(0)
Prescription Medication
Lifitegrast

Xiidra

(0)
Prescription Medication
(0)
Over the Counter Medication
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

GenTeal, Tears Naturale, Isopto Tears.

(0)
Over the Counter Medication
Hyaluronic acid

Hylo Tears, Blink Tears

(0)

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