A Water-Free Omega-3 Fatty Acid Eye Drop Formulation for the Treatment of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease: A Prospective, Multicenter Noninterventional Study.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: NovaTears^®+Omega-3 is a water-free eye drop solution with non-animal-derived omega-3 fatty acids. It allows to supplement omega-3 fatty acids directly in the tear film of patients with dry eye disease (DED). This post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) study evaluated for the first time the effects on clinical signs and patient symptoms of DED, and safety and tolerability of NovaTears+Omega-3 (0.2%) eye drops, when used in accordance with its approved label. Methods: A prospective, multicenter, single-arm, uncontrolled, open-label observational cohort study was performed in patients suffering from symptoms of evaporative DED. Patients were treated 4 times daily bilaterally according to the instructions for use for 8 weeks, and standard of care

SUBMITTER: Jacobi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9242714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature