3% diquafosol sodium eye drops in Chinese patients with dry eye: a phase IV study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The efficacy and safety of 3% diquafosol sodium eye drops in Chinese patients with dry eye in the real-world setting remains unclear.

Methods

3099 patients with dry eye symptoms were screened according to Asia Dry Eye Society latest recommendation. Among them, 3000 patients were enrolled for a phase IV study. We followed up with multiple clinical characteristics including corneal fluorescein staining, tear break up time, Schirmer's tests, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and others. The follow ups were performed at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after treatment.

Results

Based on the results of corneal fluorescein staining and tear break up time, all age and gender subgroups exhibited obvious alleviation of the symptoms among the patients with dry eye,

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10249493 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature