Tears have a wide range of functions that are critical to ocular health and emotional regulation. Each type of tear has a slightly different biochemical structure and content specialized to their specific needs.
Summer is the time when you want to switch on the air conditioner for a comfortable and relaxed time, even as scorching temperatures outside can be killing. However, prolonged exposure to cold air, coupled with poor ventilation can raise your risk of “sick building syndrome”, which causes a lot of harm to your health and well-being. Read on to know the side effects caused by air conditioners. , Health News, Times Now
The condition characterized by stinging, sensitivity to light, blurred vision and eye fatigue affects about 38 million Americans, and is currently treated with over-the-counter artificial tear drops such as GenTeal and Refresh. Prescription eye drops, such as Novartis' Xiidra, AbbVie Inc's Restasis and Sun Pharmaceutical's Cequa are also used to treat dry eye disease. Oyster Point said Tyrvaya, a twice daily nasal spray, was tested in a late-stage and two mid-stage trials covering over 1,000 patients with mild, moderate or severe symptoms of dry eye disease (DED).