Efficacy of an artificial tear emulsion in patients with dry eye associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study reported here was to assess the efficacy of an artificial tear emulsion for the treatment of dry eye associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Methods

At five clinics, patients completed a 1-week treatment with their habitual topical therapy and then a 4-week treatment with open-label study medication: Systane® Balance Lubricant Eye Drops (Alcon, Alcon Inc, Fort Worth, TX, USA). Subjective assessments included a preference survey, the Impact of Dry Eye in Everyday Life questionnaire, and the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire. Objective assessments by unmasked investigators included visual acuity, meibomian gland expression and dropout, tear film breakup time, corneal staining, and dosing frequency.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sindt CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3770344 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature