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“Over-the-Counter” Debunked: Finding the Best Artificial Tear For Your Patient

Posted by Talin Amadian on Jan 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Artificial tears are a very common treatment for all kinds of dry eye disease. In fact, they can be considered a first line treatment since many patients go out and purchase them over-the-counter for relief before consulting with a doctor. These drops are great at alleviating most symptoms of mild to moderate dry eye disease with very minimal side effects. 

However, these drops are not created equally: each manufacturer uses their own technology to manufacture their version of the most effective artificial tear for multipurpose dry eye relief. Here we will compare common ingredients, including preservatives, to help you differentiate which artificial tear is right for your patients. 

All of the ingredients used in the manufacturing of artificial tears should be considered when treating a patient’s dry eye disease (DED). Not every dry eye is the same, and not every artificial tear is made the same. Some active ingredients may be useful for aqueous deficient dry eye, others may be useful for evaporative dry eye. Also, some preservatives can impact the treatment process.

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Topics: Dry Eye, Eye Drops, Artificial Tear

Dry eye? Study shows that omega-3s failed to yield beneficial results

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Jul 11, 2018 12:00:00 AM

A study funded by the NIH and published April 2018 showed that omega-3s failed to yield beneficial results in the treatment of dry eye. 

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Topics: Optometry Studies, Eye Drops

Optometry Quiz: Cycloplegia Drops

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Jan 27, 2017 12:00:00 AM

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Which of the following topical drops has the strongest cycloplegia effect?? Take our latest optometry quiz.

Be sure to check out our other quizzes!

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Topics: Quiz, Eye Drops

 

 

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