“[Scleral lens] users were found to have a higher rate of culture negativity in comparison to the healthy controls, suggesting that SLs have a significant effect on conjunctival microbiota.”
“Rubbing with a daily cleaner should be included in the instructions for use of the solutions tested for rigid lenses and practitioners should be encouraged to emphasise the importance of rubbing in lens care.”
Prospective, randomized clinical trial of cataract surgery patients with obstructive MGD - of course, the ones who were treated for it pre-operatively fared better as regards their MGD status.
Study of a series of youngsters showing it took quite awhile to get the right diagnosis and, interestingly, longer when their eyes were involved than skin alone.
Physical inactivity, prolonged sedentary behaviors, and use of visual display terminals as potential risk factors for dry eye disease: JPHC-NEXT study.
Study claims that the combination of sodium hyaluronate (HA)nd BAK on the cornea is a Bad Thing, and that HA has a tendency to hang around awhile. Implications?
Dry eye… among all the potential ocular symptoms associated with migraine headaches, dry eye is the one most closely associated with reduced quality of life.
