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New artificial tear benefits patients with dry eye.

Authors :
Rajpal, Rajesh K.
Source :
Ophthalmology Times. 7/15/2008, Vol. 33 Issue 14, p20-21. 2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the study which examines the effectiveness of Allergan Inc.'s Optive in the treatment of dry eye disease. During the 2008 World Ophthalmology Congress, Rajesh K. Rajpal explains that Optive, with its carboxymethylcellulose, glycerin and a preservative, is more applicable to patients with dry eye disease. When administered to these patients, the study reveals that they have shown significant improvements in objective measures of dry eye disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0193032X
Volume :
33
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ophthalmology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
33767072