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Dry Eye Disease

The Pharmacy Times® Dry Eye Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on treatments for dry eye disease.

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Survey Finds Individuals With Dry Eye Are Unsure How to Prevent or Treat Their Symptoms

By Gillian McGovern, Assistant Editor

July 11th 2024

Prevalence of dry eye is increasing drastically, especially in younger individuals, because of the current lifestyle and increased technology use.

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Condition Watch: Dry Eye Relief

By PT Staff

March 26th 2024

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Researchers Announce Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Dry Eye Disease

By Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor

November 9th 2023

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Dry Eye Relief

By Kylie Helfenbein, PharmD
Deanna Fox, PharmD

August 22nd 2023

FDA Approves Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eye Disease

By Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Managing Editor

May 19th 2023

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Eye Drops: Treatment Options and Infection Risks

Saro Arakelians, PharmD

April 7th 2023

Eye drops come in many forms and for many indications, such as redness, itchiness, dryness, allergies, dilating drops, glaucoma drops, lubricants, numbing agents, antibiotics, and to lower pressure.

Help Patients Prevent and Treat Dry Eye

Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

September 15th 2022

Pharmacists should ascertain whether self-treatment is appropriate and suggest medical care if it isn’t.

Clinical Overview: Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution (Xiidra) for Dry Eye Disease

Matthew Gall

June 8th 2022

In clinical trials, Xiidra was found to improve eye dryness scores significantly compared with placebo.

Daily Medication Pearl: Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution (Xiidra)

Saro Arakelians, PharmD

January 21st 2022

Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution (Xiidra) 5% is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

FDA Approves Varenicline Solution Nasal Spray for Dry Eye Disease

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Managing Editor

October 18th 2021

As the first nasal spray for dry eye disease, varenicline solution nasal spray could be especially helpful for patients who have difficulty administering eye drops.

Step Therapy Helps Manage Dry Eye Disease

David Kim, PharmD, MPh

February 26th 2021

Pharmacists can educate patients about treatment options for this often-overlooked condition.

Eysuvis From Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Monica Holmberg, PharmD, BCPS

January 25th 2021

The FDA has approved Eysuvis (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) 0.25% for the short-term treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

FDA Approves Short-Term Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Symptoms

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor

October 27th 2020

Eysuvis is the first prescription therapeutic to specifically address short-term needs for patients with dry eye disease, a chronic condition affecting the tears and ocular surface.

Topical Insulin May Provide Relief to Patients with Diabetes and Dry Eyes

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

June 7th 2019

Topical insulin helps acinar cells proliferate and speeds the repair and healing of the lacrimal gland by stimulating the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R).

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