Direct or disease-related damage to the lacrimal functional unit could lead to dry eye disease (DED) due to tear film instability or damage to the corneal surface with dry epithelium, unfixed mucin, and improper aqueous layer formation. One of the most common reasons for dry eyes among females is menopause. Reduced levels of sex hormones affect the secretions of the meibomian and lacrimal glands. Furthermore, some oral medications, such as antidepressants, may exacerbate DED.
Watch this Motion Video to understand how cross-linked hyaluronic acid eyedrops effectively provide tear stability among menopausal women subjected to antidepressant drugs. Reference: Serrano-Morales JM, De-Hita-Cantalejo C, Sánchez-González MC, Bautista-Llamas MJ, Sánchez-González JM. Efficacy of 0.1% cross-linked hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E in the management of dry eye disease in menopause…