Punctal plugs present dry eye treatment option for childrenOSN SuperSitePunctal plugs offer an alternative to topical lubrication in treating dry eye syndrome in children, a study found. "Dry eye severe enough to warrant lubrication is rare in children, and compliance of frequent eye drop instillation is often difficult to ...

PR Web (press release)An Ophthalmologist Talks about Dry Eye and the Schirmer Test with the Sharon ...PR Web (press release)Sharon Kleyne, host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water syndicated radio talk show, interviewed Laurie Barber, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas and an authority on dry eye syndrome. Sharon Kleyne and Dr. Barber ...and more »

PR Web (press release)New Education about Occupational Health and Menopausal Dry Eye on the Sharon ...PR Web (press release)Sharon Kleyne, host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water syndicated radio talk show, recently interviewed Laurie Barber, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas and a leading authority on dry eye syndrome and menopause.and more »

PR Web (press release)New Education about Menopause, Dry Eye and the Global Dry Eye Crisis on the ...PR Web (press release)Sharon Kleyne, host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water syndicated radio talk show, recently interviewed Laurie Barber, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas and a leading authority on dry eye syndrome.and more »

New Education About Sugar, Vision and Dry Eye from Sharon KleyneDigitalJournal.com (press release)"In my research, I have discovered that aside from causing health problems such as obesity and diabetes, sugar is also addictive, dehydrating and a significant factor in dry eye and other vision problems. I strongly advocate increased research and ...and more »

Can-Fite Sees Eye-Drug Spinoff Getting Drugmakers' InterestBusinessWeekThe drug is being developed for use on dry-eye syndrome, glaucoma and uveitis. “The aim of the spinoff was to establish a specialized ophthalmology company which will raise money outside Israel and give us exposure to the US biotechnology market,” ...and more »

Medgadget.comUpdated dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction treatment cleared by FDAOSN SuperSiteThe device is designed to help treat evaporative dry eye by liquefying and evacuating obstructions in the meibomian glands, the release said. The first generation of the device achieved FDA approval in July 2011. The second-generation device allows the ...Next Generation LipiFlow for Evaporative Dry Eye Cleared in USMedgadget.comall 2 news articles »

Eye health: Understanding watery and dry eyesTimes of IndiaIn some cases, dry eyes can be vision threatening and need careful management. They can result in infections and can result in permanent visual disability. Causes and common symptoms of dry eyes: Dry eye can occur either due to increased evaporation of ...

Dry eyes? Don't cry, new drops could be solutionVancouver SunDry eye is a diagnosable, chronic condition in which the eye is unable to maintain a healthy layer of tears. The syndrome is particularly bad in dry climates and can make wearing contact lenses extremely uncomfortable. Calgary optometrist Dr. Jill ...and more »

Dry eye treatment from TearScience gets FDA 510(k) clearanceMedCity NewsThe company's LipiFlow device works by clearing the channels that supply the eye with the oily film that keeps the tear film from evaporating, leading to dry eyes. Dry eye has traditionally been treated with eye drops to address dryness symptoms or to ...TearScience Achieves FDA Clearance for Second Generation LipiFlow® Thermal ...EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)TearScience Achieves FDA Clearance for Second Generation LipiFlow(R) Thermal ...MarketWatch (press release)all 10 news articles »