DRY EYE: Bolstering the tear film

Let’s discuss interventions to improve the tear film.

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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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