The additive effect of diquafosol tetrasodium on sodium hyaluronate monotherapy in patients with dry eye syndrome

Clinical evaluation of the additive effect of diquafosol tetrasodium on sodium hyaluronate monotherapy in patients with dry eye syndrome: a prospective, randomized, multicenter study

Article specifications

This clinical trial was published in 2012 in Journal of Eye (Lond). (IF 2012: 1.59) by Japanese specialists. The aim of this study is to assess the additive effect of diquafosol tetrasodium on sodium hyaluronate monotherapy in patients with dry eye syndrome.

 

Result

In dry eyes, where sodium hyaluronate monotherapy was insufficient, diquafosol tetrasodium was effective in improving objective and subjective symptoms, suggesting its viability as an option for the additive treatment of such eyes.