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Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial chronic condition characterized by a wide range of symptoms that can affect daily activities and quality of life. Due to the continuous growth in the prevalence of DED, there is the need for new and effective therapies. Nowadays, various treatment options are available for patients in which the traditional approach based on tear substitutes and eyelid hygiene fails. In this review article, a comprehensive list of device-based treatments is provided according to their mechanism of action. These treatments can be used alone or more often in combination with first-line treatments for patients with refractory DED.
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