Dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent Age between 18 and 70 years old Diagnosis of severe dry eye by an ophthalmologist (based on clinical and paraclinical criteria)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having active systemic diseases (such as lupus or uncontrolled Sjögren's syndrome) History of eye surgery in the past 6 months Taking medications that affect tear production History of response to standard treatments such as artificial tears, cyclosporine, or autologous serum
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of dry eye symptoms. Timepoint: On days zero, six, and twelve. Method of measurement: using Ocular Surface Disease Index.;Tear Production Rate. Timepoint: On days zero, six, and twelve. Method of measurement: Using the Schirmer test and tear break-up time test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences