Dry Eye News

Physical Properties of Ophthalmic Solutions

Dry Eye:Physical Properties of Ophthalmic Solutions are Crucial for Successful Treatment   The topical administration of ophthalmic solutions increases the volume of tears in the conjunctival sac. The conjunctival sac...

Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispensers

Easy to Use and Preservative-free!  VISMED® MULTI and VISMED® GEL MULTI  Our multi-dose bottles (ophthalmic squeeze dispensers) have been specially designed to remain sterile for up to 3 months after...

Why Use Preservative-Free Eye Drops?

Preservatives in eye drops should be avoided as they may worsen the patient's condition. This applies particularly to patients with moderate and severe dry eye, who may have to use...

Pathophysiology of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

UPDATE Dry eye: A Focus on the Pathophysiology of Meibomian Gland​ Dysfunction Meibomian glands help to form the superficial layer of fat on the tear film. This reduces the evaporation of...

Revisiting the vicious circle of dry eye disease

Professor Christophe Baudouin et al. recently published an interesting update on DED: "Revisiting the vicious circle of dry eye disease: a focus on the pathophysiology of meibomian gland dysfunction". http://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2016/01/18/bjophthalmol-2015-307415.full.pdf  With it...

VISMED MULTI accelerates corneal healing

A new study has been published comparing VISMED® MULTI with 2 other lubricant eye drops on the corneal healing process in an ex vivo model (rabbit corneas). The conclusion by R. Pinheiro et...