Optometrists, optometry and vision science

This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:

• are aged 18 years or older with symptoms of dry eye within the past 6 months
• have not worn contact lenses for 1 month prior to the study and for the duration of the study
• are willing to use the study eye drops and refrain from using any other eye drops for the duration of the study
• willing to refrain from using warm compress treatments for dry eye for the duration of the trial
• have not had significant changes to prescription medications or diet implemented within 3 months prior to the first visit nor planned changes for the duration of the trial
• are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• do not have any known allergy to the study eye drops
• have not had any eye surgery.

This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:

• adults aged 18 years or older
• able to read and comprehend English
• have symptoms of dry eye
• at least one sign of dry eye
• willing to keep their current dry eye treatment regimen.

This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:

• are aged 18 years or older with symptoms of dry eye
• have not used Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Drops in the past 3 months
• have not used warm compresses or lid scrubs in the past month
• willing to discontinue current use of any other rewetting/lubricating drops 3 days before the study and throughout the study
• are a soft contact lens wearer: willing to discontinue lens wear for 1 week before first visit and continue to do so until the conclusion of the study (approx. 1 month duration)
• are a rigid contact lens wearer: willing to discontinue lens wear for 1 month prior to the study and during the study.
• willing to discontinue use of any previous dry eye treatment methods used before and throughout the study.

This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:

• are aged over 18 years
• have not worn contact lenses in the past 3 months
• [Meibomian gland dysfunction group] have been diagnosed with mild to moderate meibomian gland dysfunction, either with or without lacrimal gland dysfunction
• [Healthy group] do not have meibomian gland dysfunction or dry eye
• have not had any eye trauma or eye surgery (including previous cataract or corneal refractive surgery)
• must not be using any systematic or topical antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive medication, over the counter drops containing preservatives or topical galucoma medication in the past 3 months.