Author/Authors :
Bayar, Sezin Akça Başkent Üniversitesi Hastanesi - Göz Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Akova, Yonca A. Başkent Üniversitesi Hastanesi - Göz Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye
Title Of Article :
Current treatment methods of dry eye syndrome
Abstract :
Dry eye syndrome is a multifactorial disorder of the tear film and ocular surface that results in symptoms of visual disturbances and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface. It’s accompanied by increased osmolarity of the tear film and inflammation of the ocular surface. Each form of dry eye requires different therapeutic approaches and therefore it is essential to establish the exact diagnosis. The treatment of dry eye consists of finding the underlying cause and avoiding the conditions that may aggravate the symptoms of dry eye. Treatment may be classified as medical treatment, anti-inflammatory therapy, blood products, invasive treatment strategies, surgical treatment, and new therapeutic agents that currently being studied. Here, we aimed to review the evolution of the new treatment strategies of dry eye in ophthalmic literature and emphasize some practical points.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Dry eye syndrome , Treatment , Anti , inflammatory drugs , Autologous serum , Surgical procedures , New agents
JournalTitle :
Journal Of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
