Enhancing Stability in Biological Fluids: The Role of Ion-Induced Water Structuring in Artificial Tears.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Nano letters"
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06068
Abstract: Biological fluid stability plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining physiological functions, and compromised stability can lead to health issues. Even tear instability can lead to vision impairment or dry eye disease (DED). Artificial tears (ATs)… read more here.
Keywords: role; stability; artificial tears; water ... See more keywords
Effects of Menthol-Containing Artificial Tears on Tear Stimulation and Ocular Surface Integrity in Normal and Dry Eye Rat Models
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Current Eye Research"
DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2018.1434895
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effects of menthol-containing artificial tears on tear stimulation and ocular surface integrity in normal and dry eye rat models. Methods: A total of 54 male Lewis rats were used. The… read more here.
Keywords: containing artificial; instillation; menthol; artificial tears ... See more keywords
Role of artificial tears in reducing the recurrence of pterygium after surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Acta Ophthalmologica"
DOI: 10.1111/aos.13176
Abstract: To determine whether artificial tears can reduce recurrence of pterygium after surgery. read more here.
Keywords: pterygium surgery; recurrence pterygium; artificial tears;
Can the choice of artificial tears harm patients? A narrative review with learnings from the nordic guidelines
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Acta Ophthalmologica"
DOI: 10.1111/aos.17227
Abstract: Purpose: To provide an overview of artificial tears marketed in the Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Furthermore, this review aims to highlight the different preservatives and other constituents found in artificial tears of… read more here.
Keywords: choice artificial; review; artificial tears; toxic effects ... See more keywords
Preservatives in artificial tears: Assessing impact on dry eye symptoms
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Acta Ophthalmologica"
DOI: 10.1111/aos.17500
Abstract: To examine the association between the presence of dry eye disease (DED) symptoms when using BAK‐preserved artificial tears (AT) compared to preservative‐free AT. read more here.
Keywords: artificial tears; assessing impact; preservatives artificial; tears assessing ... See more keywords
Precorneal retention time of ocular lubricants measured with fluorophotometry in healthy dogs.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Veterinary ophthalmology"
DOI: 10.1111/vop.13065
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Determine the precorneal retention time of five different ocular lubricants commonly used in dogs. ANIMALS STUDIED Six healthy Beagle dogs (n = 12 eyes). PROCEDURES Five ocular lubricants were studied: Artificial Tears Solution® (1.4% polyvinyl alcohol),… read more here.
Keywords: retention; retention time; min; precorneal retention ... See more keywords
Safety and efficacy of rebamipide compared to artificial tears for the treatment of dry eye: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "BMC Ophthalmology"
DOI: 10.1186/s12886-025-04146-0
Abstract: Rebamipide (RBM) is a novel drug that increases mucin secretion on the ocular surface. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficacy of topical RBM for dry eye disease (DED) treatment remains inconclusive. Accordingly, we conducted a systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; rbm; compared artificial; artificial tears ... See more keywords
[New approaches to the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca].
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Vestnik oftalmologii"
DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2017133275-81
Abstract: A new method has been developed for the treatment of severe forms of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) that involves the use of an original cyclosporine A (CyA) saturated soft contact lens (SCL) together with preservative-free artificial… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; cya saturated; scls; keratoconjunctivitis sicca ... See more keywords
Artificial Tears: Biological Role of Their Ingredients in the Management of Dry Eye Disease
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "International Journal of Molecular Sciences"
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052434
Abstract: Dry eye disease (DED) is the most common ocular surface disease, characterized by insufficient production and/or instability of the tear film. Tear substitutes are usually the first line of treatment for patients with DED. Despite… read more here.
Keywords: tear substitutes; disease; dry eye; eye disease ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of Diquafosol Compared to Artificial Tears for the Treatment of Dry Eye: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "International Journal of Molecular Sciences"
DOI: 10.3390/ijms26178113
Abstract: Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent and disabling condition. Artificial tears are commonly used but often inadequate for moderate-to-severe cases. Secretagogues such as pilocarpine, cevimeline, and diquafosol offer potential alternatives, though their comparative effectiveness… read more here.
Keywords: diquafosol; meta analysis; artificial tears; safety efficacy ... See more keywords
Microbial Contamination of Preservative-Free Artificial Tears Based on Instillation Techniques
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Pathogens"
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11050592
Abstract: Preservative-free artificial tears eliminate the side effects of preservatives but are prone to microbial contamination. This study evaluates the incidence of microbial contaminations in single-use vials of preservative-free 0.1% hyaluronate artificial tears. Based on what… read more here.
Keywords: contamination; microbial contamination; free artificial; tears based ... See more keywords