An eye irritation test is one of the many toxicology tests conducted for experimental drugs. The preferred test is known as the Draize test which involves a set of tests involving the eyes of albino rats. After introducing the test drug by various means, the eyes are examined for symptoms like redness, itching, tear production, dryness, inflammation, and tissue damage.
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I have dryness in my eyes in winter and it causes discomfort. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with dryness in the eyes five years back. It happens only during winter. I had irritation in the eyes, which was somewhat relieved by washing with water. I was advised to use Lubrex-DS eye drops three times a day. It is no longer giving me relief. The use of Lubrex-DS ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Dry eye is a prevalent condition seen in all ages. A common cause of dry eye is Meibomian gland dysfunction. Very likely, you could have it. I suggest hot compresses with lid massage to cure it, meaning take warm or hot (not very hot) water in a bowl, dip a clea... Read Full »