The effect of two novel lubricant eye drops on tear film lipid layer thickness in subjects with dry eye symptoms.

DR, Korb; RC, Scaffidi; JV, Greiner; KR, Kenyon; JP, Herman; CA, Blackie; T, Glonek; CL, Case; VM, Finnemore; T, Douglass

doi:10.1097/01.opx.0000171818.01353.8c

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The effect of two novel lubricant eye drops on tear film lipid layer thickness in subjects with dry eye symptoms.

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Authors:

Korb DR

Scaffidi RC

Greiner JV

Abstract

Purpose Because the lipid layer of the tear film is recognized as a critical component in dry eye disease, this study was designed to determine if a single eye drop of either Soothe or Systane produces a significant increase in lipid layer thickness (LLT) for subjects reporting symptoms indicative o...

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