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DRY EYE: Bolstering the tear film

Let’s discuss interventions to improve the tear film.

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  • Pamela E. Theriot, OD, FAAO

  • January 1, 2025

  • 5 min

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    Dry eye disease (DED) significantly reduces contact lens tolerability, impacting patients' ability to wear lenses for extended periods.

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    Maintaining a healthy tear film is essential for patients with DED, enabling them to consider long-term contact lens wear and refractive surgery.

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    Medications like cyclosporine and liftegrast can enhance tear volume by stimulating the lacrimal functional unit.

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    Meibomian gland dysfunction affects 30% to 60% of contact lens users, necessitating both at-home and in-office treatments to improve comfort.

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    Reducing toxic load from contact lens solutions can alleviate symptoms of DED, promoting better ocular health and comfort.

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DRY EYE: Bolstering the tear film

  • by Pamela E. Theriot, OD, FAAO

  • January 1, 2025

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