Lipid-Based Eye Lubricants for Management of DED

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Hi Renukaprasad A R, Can lipid-based eye drops manage only evaporative DED? Tear film instability due to lipid layer alteration and/or deficiency is the primary cause of evaporative dry eye. Therefore, lipid-based eye drops can specifically improve the tear film break-up time and reduce ocular discomfort in lipid-deficient DED patients. Check out this article to learn more about lipid-based lubricants for DED therapy! Highlights : An overview of the role of lipids in the tear film DED pathophysiology and lipid-based DED eye lubricants Liposome and emulsion properties used in DED therapies Research into the efficacy of lipid-based lubricants in DED patients Read More If you don't want to receive these emails in the future, please unsubscribe.