Dry eye disease and its treatment in women over 45 years

Epidemiological studies demonstrate an increase in age-related prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and its higher occurrence women. In addition to alterations structures producing tear film, the reduction androgen levels other regulating hormones is important for DED development. The role estrogens progesterone regulation lacrimal meibomian gland activity still disputable. Additional factors development women are a high rate comorbidities affecting functions, use cosmetics cosmetic procedures, contact lens wearing. results partial atrophy glands, changes quality amount their secret, increased evaporation. Cationic nano-emulsion that addresses deficiency stabilize lipid layer, increases water content, reduces osmolarity recommended Keywords: disease, postmenopausal, osmolarity, artificial tears, cationic nano-emulsion. For citation: Drozdova E.A., Balan V.E. Dry treatment over 45 years. Russian Journal Clinical Ophthalmology. 2021;21(2):103–107. DOI: 10.32364/2311-7729-2021-21-2-103-107.