Ocular allergies and dry eye disease: Overlapping treatment options

It is safe to claim that the gap between the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis and the therapy of dry eye illness is narrower than it has ever been. Although the 2 diseases have different pathophysiologies, etiologies, and demographics of individuals who are affected by them, the treatments for the 2 diseases overlap more than ever before.

Reproxalap for dry eye disease

Reproxalap (Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc.) is a novel therapeutic candidate under research for the treatment of dry eye disease.¹ It is a first-of-its-kind small molecule modulator of reactive aldehyde species (RASP), which is increased in inflammatory diseases of the body, including the eyes. Malondialdehyde (MDA), the most well-known RASP, has been linked to inflammatory ocular conditions such as autoimmune disorders, allergic conjunctivitis, and dry eye disease…..

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Source: Opotometry Times