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The main treatment curently available for dry eye is eye drops. Despite a large variety of eye drop formulations, they can only provide lubrication and increased tear film viscosity. These formulations can be characterized as first-generation eye drops. A more effective treatment would be possible with formulations that could stimulate aqueous or mucous secretion. We are currently developing formulations that directly stimulate mucin production. Such formulations would be second-generation eye drops.
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Hamano, T. (1998). Dry Eye Treatment with Eye Drops that Stimulate Mucin Production. In: Sullivan, D.A., Dartt, D.A., Meneray, M.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 438. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5359-5_137
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