The objective is to determine whether irrigation of the bulbar conjunctiva, palpebral conjunctiva, conjunctival fornix, and the corneal surface reduces the inflammatory burden in patients with dry eye disease. The scientific premise is that inflammation contributes to the clinical symptoms of dry eye disease. By reducing the inflammatory mediators on the ocular surface, there may be a reduction in dry eye symptoms.
The primary endpoint is MMP-9 positivity. Secondary endpoints include CDES-Q, Ocular Itch Scale, and keratometry measurements.
The study population includes participants who have severe dry eye disease. The inclusion and exclusion criteria is described below. The goal is to recruit 150 patients, Including screen failures, a total of 250 participants will need to be screened for the study.
