The members of the Tear Film Subcommittee reviewed the role of the tear film in dry eye
disease (DED). The Subcommittee reviewed biophysical and biochemical aspects of tears …

One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder characterized by loss of tear film
homeostasis with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 5% to 50%. In DED, dysfunction of …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of the ocular surface and tear homeostasis
that can result in discomfort, pain, and visual disturbance. Untreated, DED can become …

The endocrine system influences all tissues and cells in the human body. The ocular surface
is constantly exposed to circulating hormones and expresses their specific receptors. Dry …

Dry eye (DE) is a common ocular disease that results in eye discomfort, visual disturbance
and substantially affects the quality of life. It has a multifactorial etiology involving tear film …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial syndrome that can be caused by alteration in the
quality or quantity of the precorneal tear film. It is considered one of the most common ocular …

The research on new treatments for dry eye diseases (DED) has exponentially grown over
the past decades. The increased prevalence of dry eye conditions, particularly in the …

Introduction The use of blood derivatives and especially Plasma rich in growth factors
(PRGF), for regenerative purposes has been a common trend along the last decades in the …

Objective: This review examines the etiology and pathophysiology of dry eye disease in
postmenopausal women, and describes the steroid reproductive hormone influences that …