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Dry eye medication wins FDA approval

Dry eye medication wins FDA approval

Drug regulators in the United States have approved Xiidra, which is lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5 percent, to treat dry eye disease. Xiidra is the first prescription eye drop approved to treat both the signs and symptoms of dry eye – a group of conditions where the tear fluid produced by the eyes is either insufficient […]

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What is dry eye and how can I get rid of it?

What is dry eye and how can I get rid of it?

Dry eyes can happen when tears evaporate too quickly, or if the eyes produce too few tears. It is common in humans and in some animals. It can affect one or both eyes, and it can lead to inflammation. One study found that 17 percent of 2,127 patients visiting a hospital in Japan were diagnosed […]

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Causes and treatments for watering eyes

Causes and treatments for watering eyes

Watering eye, epiphora or tearing, is a condition in which there is an overflow of tears onto the face, often without a clear explanation. There is insufficient tear film drainage from the eye or eyes. Instead of the tears draining through the nasolacrimal system, they overflow onto the face. Tears are needed to keep the […]