Topical drug for the treatment of dry eye disease sees potential
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Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, FAAO, shares results from an ex-U.S. proof-of-concept study investigating a novel, small peptide anti-integrin topical therapy (ALG-1007, Allegro Ophthalmics) for the treatment of dry eye disease. He presented his research at the 2019 annual ASCRS meeting in San Diego.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.
Dry eye cases rise with heavy screen use and younger patients; learn modern workups spotlighting MGD, etiology-driven treatments, and collaborative care reshaping outcomes.
Optometrist–ophthalmologist co-management targets dry eye early, improves cataract and refractive surgery satisfaction, and uses advanced diagnostics and treatments for healthier ocular surfaces.
Their conversation covers a holistic, cross-specialty approach to ocular surface disease and the unmet need driving a new model of dry eye care in Ireland.