New study compares effectiveness of lubricating eyedrops for dry eye treatment

Systane Complete Multi-Dose PF eyedrops appear to be more effective than Walgreen’s Lubricant Balance eyedrops in reducing both subjective dry eye symptoms and objective measures like corneal and conjunctival staining, according to a poster presented at the 2024 American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting

This double-masked, randomized-controlled trial, included 70 patients with moderate dry eye symptoms. Participants were assigned to either the Systane or Walgreens group, and various measures, including corneal and conjunctival staining, non-invasive tear break-up time (NITBUT), and dry eye symptoms (via the SANDE questionnaire), were recorded.

After 2 weeks, the Systane group showed significantly greater improvement in symptom scores, corneal staining, and conjunctival staining compared to the Walgreens group. Although the Systane group also exhibited a greater increase in NITBUT, the difference was not statistically significant.

Reference
Mashouf J, et al. Comparison of Objective and Subjective Performance of Two Lubricating Eyedrops. 2024 American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting; November 6-9, 2024; Indianapolis, IN.