Latkany Robert
NY Medical College, Dry Eye Clinic NY Eye Ear Infirmary, New York, New York 10022, USA.
Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2008 Jul;19(4):287-91. doi: 10.1097/ICU.0b013e3283023d4c.
Until recently, the cause of dry eye syndrome was uncertain and the treatment was palliative. Since discovering that dry eyes are caused by inflammation, there has been an abundance of research focusing on anti-inflammatory therapies, other contributing causes, and better diagnostic testing. This review summarizes some of the interesting published research on ocular surface disease over the past year.
The definition of dry eye now highlights the omnipresent symptom of blurry vision. The re-evaluation of ocular surface staining, tear meniscus height, and visual change will allow for a better diagnosis and understanding of dry eyes. Punctal plugs, and oral and topical anti-inflammatory use will strengthen our arsenal against ocular surface disease.
Major progress has occurred in the past few years in gaining a better understanding of the etiology of dry eye syndrome, which will inevitably lead to more effective therapeutic options.
直到最近，干眼症综合征的病因仍不明确，治疗方法也只是姑息性的。自从发现干眼症是由炎症引起的以来，大量研究聚焦于抗炎疗法、其他促成因素以及更好的诊断测试。本综述总结了过去一年中一些关于眼表疾病的有趣的已发表研究。
干眼症的定义现在突出了视力模糊这一普遍存在的症状。对眼表染色、泪膜弯月面高度和视力变化的重新评估将有助于更好地诊断和理解干眼症。泪点塞以及口服和局部使用抗炎药物将增强我们对抗眼表疾病的手段。
在过去几年中，在更好地理解干眼症综合征的病因方面取得了重大进展，这将不可避免地带来更有效的治疗选择。
