Role of Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Dry Eye
Dry Eye Sensation
Corneal Nerve
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 140 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Daniela Nosch · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to determine whether corneal nerve function and morphology are affected by tear film instability and ocular surface homeostasis loss. Additionally, it seeks to investigate whether these factors vary based on the severity of dry eye symptoms.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Group with DED: Diagnosis of DED based on the TFOS DEWS II report
* Group without DED: No diagnosis of DED
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusion criteria:
* Systemic disease that may affect ocular health and innervation
* injury or history of operations on the anterior or posterio…
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