SynthesisOphthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)2026
Efficacy of eyelid warming therapies in contact lens-related dry eye and comfortable wearing time: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
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- Ocular surface dryness and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients attending rheumatology clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital.International ophthalmology · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeTo analyse the efficacy and safety of eyelid warming therapies in the management of contact lens-related dry eye (CLDE) and their impact on comfortable contact lens (CL) wearing time.
methodsA systematic review with meta-analysis, reporting on the efficacy and/or safety of eyelid warming therapies for CLDE and/or comfortable CL wearing time in three databases, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, was performed according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.
resultsFour randomised controlled trials were included. Analyses revealed significant differences only between eyelid warming therapies and negative controls for ocular surface disease index scores (mean difference (MD): 19.57; 95% CI: 12.51-26.64; I
conclusionsThe efficacy of eyelid warming therapies for alleviating CLDE and improving comfortable CL wearing time is limited. Further randomised controlled trials following the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT) guidelines are needed to confirm these findings.
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