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Ophthalmology
Cohort
Manuka eye drops improve dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery compared to sodium hyaluronate
Manuka drops may reduce dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery
This prospective controlled study in 53 patients undergoing cataract surgery found that Manuka eye drops (Leptospermum spp) significantly re…
A small study suggests Manuka eye drops might lower dry eye scores better than standard drops for one month after cataract surgery.
Frontiers
Apr 28, 2026
Rheumatology
RCT
Systematic review of 319 RCTs maps acupuncture and moxibustion for dry eye disease.
Acupuncture Helps Dry Eyes, But Data Needs Work
This evidence map synthesizes data from 319 randomized controlled trials evaluating acupuncture and moxibustion for patients with dry eye di…
Imagine waking up with gritty, burning eyes that won't stop watering.
Frontiers
Apr 21, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
Jyothi Trataka yoga practice improves dry eye symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate condition
A 25-Minute Yoga Practice That Eases Dry, Painful Eyes
A 12-week randomized controlled trial of 49 adults with mild-to-moderate dry eye found that Jyothi Trataka practice improved OSDI scores sig…
A low-cost, screen-free yoga technique may offer real relief for people with dry eyes — no drops required.
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Review explores immunopathology of dry eye disease and emerging drug delivery systems
Why do dry eye treatments often fail? A new review points to inflammation.
A systematic review examines immunopathological mechanisms in dry eye disease and recent advances in ophthalmic drug delivery systems. The a…
Why do dry eye drops often fail? A new review shows inflammation, not just dryness, drives the disease, while new delivery systems aim to fi…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Preclinical Review Suggests TCM Formulas Target Multiple Pathways in Dry Eye Disease Models
Traditional Chinese Medicine studied for molecular effects on dry eye disease in lab models
A systematic review of preclinical evidence reports that Traditional Chinese Medicine metabolites, extracts, and formulas target multiple si…
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas may target inflammation and cell death pathways in lab models, offering a theoretical basis for future…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Drug Pipeline
RCT
Perfluorohexyloctane Improves DED Symptoms in MGD Patients with Varied Baseline Severity
Could new eye drops really ease dry eye symptoms for many patients?
Perfluorohexyloctane showed higher odds of improving EDS (OR: 2.25) and tCFS (OR: 2.21) in DED with MGD. Safety was consistent across severi…
New eye drops helped patients with severe dry eye feel better and improved their eye health more than saline, with few side effects.
Mar 28, 2026