The use of physiotherapeutic methods in the treatment of dry eye syndrome

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Abstract

The relevance of the treatment of dry eye syndrome is associated with the widespread prevalence of this disease. Along with the development of information technology and an increase in time spent in front of screens, the number of people suffering from this disease is steadily growing.

The basis of treatment for dry eye syndrome is the use of “artificial tears” preparations, which are instilled into the conjunctival cavity to replenish moisture deficiency. But the effect of tear replacement therapy in case of dysfunction of the meibomian glands does not last long. In this regard, the use of physiotherapeutic methods for treating dry eye syndrome to prolong the effect of drug therapy for this pathology is of particular importance.

Each of the methods of physiotherapeutic treatment of dry eye syndrome has its own unique mechanisms of action and indications for use. Physiotherapeutic methods are an effective tool in the treatment of dry eye syndrome, providing the opportunity to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from this common ophthalmic disease.

About the authors

Agata G. Egiazarova

Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery

Email: agata_karolina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9959-2744
SPIN-code: 9181-2776
Russian Federation, Moscow

Alina K. Raifeld

Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery; M.M. Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Author for correspondence.
Email: 9700744@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2824-7155
SPIN-code: 1787-0013

MD, Cand. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, Moscow; Moscow

Natalya B. Korchazhkina

Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery

Email: n9857678103@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9804-7725
SPIN-code: 9733-7646

MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor

Russian Federation, Moscow

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