Diagnostic methods for managing dry eyes

Table 6 Management of dry eyes

Category	Ref.	Management tool	Details description
Management strategies	Akpek et al[118]	Topical cyclosporine 0.1%	A water-free cyclosporine formulation that improves the ocular surface in moderate-to-severe dry eye
	Fogagnolo et al[124]	Hyaluronic acid and ginkgo biloba drops	Effective in improving symptoms, especially post-cataract surgery
	Wirta et al[131]	Recombinant human nerve growth factor	Promising in treating moderate-to-severe dry eye by enhancing corneal nerve regeneration
	Hu et al[138]	Mesenchymal stem cells	Shows promise in managing Sjögren's syndrome, potentially aiding in ocular surface repair
Surgical options	Wang et al[136]	Punctal cauterization	Heat treatment that is useful for severe dry eye, particularly in preventing scarring
	Ji et al[139]	High-frequency radiowave electrosurgery	Improves conjunctivochalasis, reducing symptoms and improving management outcomes
Post-COVID-19 Considerations	Castillo et al[144]	Telehealthcare	Utilized to mitigate DED-linked ocular morbidity, particularly relevant post-COVID-19

DED: Dry eye disease; COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019.