After 20 years on the market, AbbVie’s dry-eye drug Restasis to be available as generic
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Dry eyes affect nearly 19% percent of adults aged 75 years and older, according to data from a national survey.
FDA approves first nasal spray for chronic dry eyes
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2021
Sprayed twice daily into each nostril, Tyrvaya reduced eye dryness within four weeks in clinical trials. The medication will be available by prescription beginning in November, the developer says.
Novel eye drops reduce discomfort of dry eye disease, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2019
Patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms in response to a new eye drop treatment, an early trial has shown.
Supplement may ease dry eye symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
An omega fatty acid supplement halted progress of inflammation for people with moderate to severe dry eye, results of a new study shows.