An estimated 5–15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation ...

Tears seem simple, but the tiny glands that produce them are among the least understood organs in the human body. By growing ...

Eyes with meibomian gland dysfunction are more likely to have increased tears and lower tear film stability, possible signs ...

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst the demand for innovative dry eye solutions, a groundbreaking collaboration between distinguished scientists and healthcare experts has been published ...

"Lubricating drops" is proposed as a more accurate term, reflecting their primary function of providing lubrication and ...

A common eye test could expel tear droplets up to a meter away from the patient, potentially spreading viruses that cause COVID-19 and other pathogens. In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, ...

Of the 1000 patients with dry eye symptoms surveyed, 80% stated that “they would try a science-backed eye drop that mimics natural tears and restores tear-film balance." ...

Many factors can cause dry eyes. Over-the-counter (OTC) artificial tears can treat dry eyes. If someone does not experience relief from OTC treatments, they may need prescription eye drops. Share on ...

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. The condition is not painful and may not damage a person’s eyesight. However, a torn retina can progress to a retinal ...

A hidden cellular cleanup system may hold the key to healthier tear glands—and new hope for treating dry eye disease.