How Does Eye Gel Residence Time Affect Tear Film Thickness?

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Hi Renukaprasad A R, What are your views on eye gels with a higher residence time on the ocular surface? Dry eye disease (DED) is a highly prevalent ocular surface disorder with a complex pathophysiology. The application of topical lubricants is the only standard therapy for treating DED. However, the efficacy of lubricants depends upon their formulation and the residence time on the ocular surface. Here is an Infographic that illustrates the influence of three different formulations of lubricants: trehalose 3% + hyaluronic acid 0.15%; hyaluronic acid 0.2%; and polyethylene glycol 0.4% + propylene glycol 0.3% on the tear film thickness. Highlights: Introduction and composition of the tear film Pathophysiology and etiology of DED Strategies for DED therapy and problems associated with therapy Effect of different lubricants on tear film thickness View Infographic If you don't want to receive these emails in the future, please unsubscribe.