Lubricant Eye Drops (Artificial Tears)

Ophthalmic solutions that include LUBRICANTS and WETTING AGENTS such as POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; HYPROMELLOSE; GLYCEROL; PROPYLENE GLYCOL. They are used to treat conditions caused by deficient tear production such as DRY EYE SYNDROME.

Also Known As:

Artificial Tears; Lubricating Eye Drops; Drop, Lubricant Eye; Drop, Lubricating Eye; Drops, Lubricant Eye; Drops, Lubricating Eye; Eye Drop, Lubricant; Eye Drop, Lubricating; Eye Drops, Lubricant; Eye Drops, Lubricating; Tear, Artificial; Artificial Tear; Lubricant Eye Drop; Lubricating Eye Drop; Tears, Artificial

Networked: 709 relevant articles (131 outcomes, 116 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Babizhayev, Mark A: 18 articles (12/2016 - 01/2004)
2.	Simmons, Peter A: 9 articles (01/2020 - 04/2007)
3.	Tsubota, Kazuo: 7 articles (07/2015 - 04/2004)
4.	Barabino, Stefano: 6 articles (02/2022 - 06/2009)
5.	Baudouin, Christophe: 6 articles (02/2022 - 01/2017)
6.	Galor, Anat: 6 articles (01/2022 - 01/2016)
7.	Tan, Jacqueline: 6 articles (01/2021 - 01/2018)
8.	Carlisle-Wilcox, Cindy: 6 articles (01/2020 - 01/2015)
9.	Yegorov, Yegor E: 6 articles (01/2016 - 01/2010)
10.	Rolando, Maurizio: 5 articles (02/2022 - 06/2009)

Related Diseases

1.	Dry Eye Syndromes (Dry Eye Syndrome) 08/01/2015 - "The artificial tears statistically significantly improved VAS-assessed dry-eye symptoms in the study group compared with the control group at 5 weeks (P < .001). " 01/01/2016 - "At 12 weeks, each dry eye symptom improved significantly (P<0.001), and the use of artificial tears decreased significantly from 3.77 (standard deviation [SD] =2.08) at baseline to 3.45 (SD =1.72) (P<0.01). " 10/01/2002 - "Significant improvement in SRI, SAI, PVA, and contrast sensitivity were found after instillation of artificial tears in dry eyes with punctate epithelial keratopathy." 03/01/2001 - "The use of artificial tears with an adequate anti-oxidative effect may be beneficial in the treatment of dry eyes caused by environmental factors. " 04/01/2000 - "CsA 0.05% treatment also gave significantly greater improvements (P < 0.05) in three subjective measures of dry eye disease (blurred vision, need for concomitant artificial tears, and the physician's evaluation of global response to treatment). "
2.	Cataract (Cataracts) 01/01/2023 - "Carrying out EH using the «Blefarogel cleansing», «Blefarolotion», «Blefarogel-1» and artificial tear in patients with DED and cataract can increase the efficiency of correction of ocular surface condition and improve patient satisfaction with the outcome of CPE. " 11/01/2021 - "Should Artificial Tears Be Used During the Preoperative Assessment of Toric IOLs Before Age-Related Cataract Surgery? " 01/01/2021 - "To assess the influence of artificial tears of different viscosity on K-readings prior to cataract surgery. " 01/01/2021 - "Influence of Artificial Tears on Keratometric Measurements in Cataract Patients." 06/01/2018 - "We enrolled patients who underwent uncomplicated cataract surgery without previous ocular comorbidities and previous use of ophthalmic treatment except for artificial tears at a single tertiary hospital. "
3.	Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 03/01/2020 - "This study evaluates the efficacy of topical AZ supplementation to systemic AZ, warm compresses, artificial tears, and lid scrubs for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). " 01/01/2004 - "To evaluate the effectiveness of lid hygiene and preservative-free artificial tears for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) during a 6-week period. " 06/01/2016 - "To assess the efficacy and safety of intraductal meibomian gland probing in patients with obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction who experienced little improvement with eyelid warming, massage, or artificial tears. " 12/01/2012 - "To compare the efficacy of topical cyclosporine [0.05% cyclosporine A (CsA)] and preservative-free artificial tears in the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). " 10/22/2022 - "The aim of our study is to confirm the utility of warm compresses (WC) and artificial tears (AT) in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) management and to understand if its association with topical cyclosporine A (CsA) improves outcomes. "
4.	Conjunctivitis 01/01/2021 - "Conjunctivitis affected both eyes and resolved over 2 weeks with artificial tears only and without any ocular complications. " 04/01/2016 - "The intervention of SHI's acupuncture manipulation relieves the subjective symptoms of xerosis conjunctivitis of liver and kidney yin deficiency and achieves the same efficacy as the common acupuncture and artificial tears treatment. " 11/01/2021 - "To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single, in-office administration of 5% povidone-iodine (PVP-I) compared to artificial tears (AT) for adenoviral conjunctivitis (Ad-Cs). " 01/01/2021 - "The Reducing Adenoviral Patient Infected Days study is a double-masked, randomized trial comparing a one-time, in-office administration of 5% povidone-iodine with artificial tears for the treatment of adenoviral conjunctivitis. " 10/01/2023 - "Topical antibiotics and artificial tears associated with reduced infective-conjunctivitis symptoms."
5.	Allergic Conjunctivitis (Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis) 12/01/2006 - "Topical 2% cyclosporine A in preservative-free artificial tears is effective in alleviating signs and symptoms of patients with severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis and had no observed side effects over the course of the study." 12/01/2006 - "A double-masked, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of topical 2% cyclosporine A in preservative-free artificial tears for patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. " 12/01/2006 - "Topical 2% cyclosporine A in preservative-free artificial tears for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis." 02/01/2006 - "Comparison of the efficacy of olopatadine hydrochloride 0.1% ophthalmic solution and artificial tears in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis." 01/01/1993 - "Thirty-one children aged five to 14 years with severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) were enrolled in a double-masked study evaluating the efficacy of three ophthalmic preparations: cromolyn sodium (Opticrom) 2%, artificial tears and fluorometholone 0.1% (FML). "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
2.	Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)
3.	Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
4.	hydroxypropyl guar
5.	Lubricant Eye Drops (Artificial Tears)
6.	Propylene Glycol (1,2 Propanediol)
7.	Emulsions
8.	Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (Polycell)
9.	diquafosol
10.	Lipids

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics
2.	Contact Lenses
3.	Punctal Plugs
4.	Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
5.	Acupuncture Therapy