Research Article
Dry eye syndrome: Therapeutic challenges and future trends
Irami Araújo-Neto, Amália Cinhtia Meneses Rêgo and Irami Araújo-Filho*
Published: 12 December, 2019 | Volume 3 - Issue 2 | Pages: 030-034
Introduction: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is the therapeutic tool implemented in the treatment of dry eye, characterized by the emission of waves of 500-1200nm in the region of the upper and lower eyelids. Dry eye is a recurring complaint in ophthalmology offices and has an impact on the patient’s quality of life. It results from dysfunction of the meibomian glands, duct obstruction, and quantitative and qualitative changes in glandular secretion. It is manifested by dryness and irritation, foreign body sensation, burning, tearing, and eye fatigue. The available treatments are short term palliative with unsatisfactory results.
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DOI: 10.29328/journal.ijceo.1001023
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Keywords:
Dry eye syndromes; Intense pulsed light therapy; Meibomian glands; Tarsal gland; Phototherapy; Eye diseases
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