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Dry Eye Syndromes (Dry Eye Syndrome) Summary

162 relevant articles (20 outcomes, 21 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.

Also Known As: Dry Eye Syndrome; Syndrome, Dry Eye; Syndromes, Dry Eye

Key Drugs and Agents for Dry Eye Syndromes

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops) : 7 outcomes 3 studies in 29 results : IBA
  2. Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 8 results : IBA
  3. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 8 results : FDA 20 Generic
  4. Trehalose : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 3 results : IBA
  5. Carboxymethylcellulose (Polycell) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results : IBA
  6. Silver : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  7. Cellulose : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  8. Mucins : 1 outcome in 8 results : IBA
  9. Estrogens (Estrogen) : 1 outcome in 5 results : FDA 1
  10. Methyltestosterone (Android) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 34
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Diseases Related to Dry Eye Syndromes

  1. Blepharitis
  2. Syndrome
  3. Conjunctivitis
  4. Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren Syndrome)
  5. Uveitis
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Key Therapies for Dry Eye Syndromes

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  1. Transplants (Transplant) : 2 outcomes in 8 results
  2. Contact Lenses : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
  3. Blepharoplasty : 1 outcome in 5 results
  4. Anesthesia : 1 study in 1 result
  5. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) : 10 results
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