Quantum molecular resonance electrotherapy (Rexon-Eye) for recalcitrant dry eye in an Asian population.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the safety, efficacy, patients' satisfaction and acceptability of Rexon-Eye electrotherapy in treating Asian severe dry eye disease (DED) patients.

Methods

Prospective parallel-arm pilot study recruiting 40 DED Chinese patients with >moderate recalcitrant DED (Contact Lens Research Unit [CCLRU] > grade 2). Subjects were randomized into 2 groups, undergoing four weekly treatment sessions each: group 1 received full treatment power; group 2 received control treatment (power 1 treatment). Non-invasive tear break-up time (NIBUT), cornea fluorescein staining graded via CCLRU and Schirmer's I test were compared pre- and 2 months post-treatment. The SPEED and QUEST questionnaires that evaluated subjective symptoms and treatment satisfaction, respectively, at ba

SUBMITTER: Foo VHX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10523309 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature