The problem with the removal of the gland, especially in young dogs with many years ahead of them, is the development
of chronic dry eye.
So I want to go through three different types of eyedrops that are on the market that are used to
reduce chronic dry eye syndrome symptoms.
Removal of the affected tear gland will require lifelong after - treatment with artificial tears to
prevent chronic dry eye and secondary problems that can occur when there's insufficient production of lubrication for a dog's eyes.
It is used to
treat chronic dry eye (KCS, keratoconjunctivitis sicca) that may be caused by inflammation.
Use our eye irrigating solutions if your cat has an irritant or foreign object in her eye, or come to her rescue with artificial tears if she
experiences chronic dry eye.
Optimmune (cyclosporine0.2 %) Ophthalmic Ointment For Dogs is indicated for management
of chronic dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and chronic superficial keratitis (CSK).
Researchers investigate new biodegradable polymer lens materials that could ensure the proper delivery of medicine for treating glaucoma,
chronic dry eye, corneal ulcers and other ocular ailments
Its current product development programs include fostamatinib, an inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis, R343, an inhibitor for asthma, R333 for the treatment of lupus of the skin and R348 for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca or
chronic dry eye.
This works very well for my little Japanese Chin that has
chronic dry eye.
He has
chronic dry eyes and got to a point where he almost lost vision one one of his eyes (a dark half moon had covered over 50 % of his eye ball).
He had a lame shoulder that required extensive orthopedic surgery, arthritis, a heart murmur and
chronic dry eye.