Evaluate the efficacy of two artificial tears for the treatment of dry eyes: 0.15% sodium hyaluronate and polyvinyl alcohol
A comparative study of 0.15% sodium hyaluronate versus polyvinyl alcohol in the treatment of dry eyes
Article specifications
This clinical trial was published in 2005 in journal of Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. (IF2005: 0.08) by Canadian ophthalmologists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two artificial tears for the treatment of dry eyes: 0.15% sodium hyaluronate and polyvinyl alcohol. The study included 60 dry eyes in 30 patients. Fifteen of the patients were treated with 0.15% sodium hyaluronate and 15 with polyvinyl alcohol. Five drops a day for one month was given in both groups.
Results
Sodium hyaluronate was more effective than polyvinyl alcohol in the treatment of patients with dry eyes.