Dear Dr. Renukaprasad A R,  Are lipid-containing artificial tears appropriate to treat DED sub-types?
The predominant etiologies of DED are ADDE and EDE or a combination of them, with or without other etiological factors for DED. In addition, both ADDE and EDE sub-types affect tear homeostasis and worsen the patient's QoL. Hence, a multi-faceted management approach is needed early to prevent the vicious circle of DED. Lipid-containing eye drops can significantly relieve DED symptoms by improving the lipid layer and its spreading ability. Therefore, they are appropriate for managing lipid-deficient EDE and improving the patient's QoL. Check out this infographic on the proportion of patients categorized into the different cohorts of DED, including ADDE, EDE, and mixed. Key highlights:
- What is the distinction between ADEE and EDED?
- Distribution of ADEE and EDED among patients
- The tests and parameters used to categorize patients
- Clinical evidence-based patient subtype classification
Abbreviations: ADDE: Aqueous-deficient dry eye; DED: Dry eye disease; EDE: Evaporative dry eye; QoL: Quality of life.
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