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Filter by:This study will test that hypothesis that topical administration of the FDA approved immunomodulatory agent cyclosporin A emulsion will minimize irritation and ocular surface disease that results from a short term low humidity environmental stress
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability and preliminary efficacy of DNase eye drops in patients with Sjogren's and Non-Sjogren Dry Eye Disease.
This research is being done to to see if changes in visual reading function correlate with changes in optical and retinal image quality. We hypothesize that changes and deterioration in tear film quality and dynamics may have a negative effect on reading function. People with or without dry eye syndrome may enroll.
This study will evaluate a new ophthalmic formulation of cyclosporine (Restasis® X) in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease in two stages. Up to 3 doses will be studied in Stage 2 based on results from Stage 1. No patients participating in Stage 1 will participate in Stage 2 of this study. This study was terminated and Stage 2 of the study was cancelled.
The purpose is to compare the prevalence of dry eyes in diabetics and non diabetics. This might help identify a group of patients at greater risk for dry eye complications. Diabetics have been shown to have poor ocular surface healing and might benefit from dry eye therapy earlier if they are shown to be at greater risk for dry eyes.
Objectively evaluate the ocular surface (pre-corneal tear film) of individuals prior to and after an intervention (such as a dry eye treatment, environmental change, artificial tear use, or contact lens wear) in a controlled-environmental chamber, over time using non-contact instruments.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with a decline in inflammation. As dry eye disease is associated with inflammation of the ocular surface (DEWS report, Ocular Surface, 2007), the investigators hypothesize that the omega-3 fatty acid supplements used in this study will help to improve dry eye signs, such as eye surface irritation (staining) and tear film osmolarity, which is an overall measure of tear film stability and dry eye status. Further, the investigators hypothesize that dry eye symptoms, the end result of dry eye disease, such as discomfort and burning, will also improve with supplementation.