Lipid-based products more effective for treating dry eye disease ?
Digital ECP Buying Group consolidates ownership
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Lipid-based products more effective for treating dry eye disease ?
New treatments for dry eye disease that deliver lipids to the ocular surface are designed to more closely mimic the important tear film lipid layer at the air-water interface in the eye .
The range and effectiveness of lipid-based products to treat dry eye disease , including liposome lid sprays , emulsion eye drops , lipid nanoparticles , and lipid-drug conjugates are examined in a new Review article published in Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics , a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert , Inc ., publishers .
The article is available free on the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics website .
In the article entitled “ Relevance of Lipid-Based Products in the Management of Dry Eye Disease ,” Jean-Sébastien Garrigue and Mourad Amrane , Santen SAS ( Evry , France ), Marie-Odile Faure , Scientific Consulting For You ( Paris , France ), Juha Holopainen , University of Helsinki ( Finland ), and Louis Tong , Singapore Eye Research Institute , describe the favorable tolerability profile of lipid-based therapies .
Lipid-based products offer advantages compared to water-based artificial tears . Not only can they provide immediate relief of symptoms , but they may also improve the structure and stability of the tear film lipid layer .
Nadja Swarovski
Digital ECP Buying Group consolidates ownership
Digital ECP Inc . has announced an agreement to change the ownership structure of the purchasing network .
Karen Ouellette , co-founder and president of corporate accounts , will assume 100 per cent ownership of the network through the purchase of all outstanding interests of Grant Larsen .
Larsen was announced as CEO of Eye Recommend on Nov . 8 , 2017 . Ouellette has an extensive background in banking , client service and managing a buying group in Canada . In addition , she boasts a long history of building industry partnerships at all levels and delivering member value .
“ The consolidation of ownership will be of benefit to both our members and accredited suppliers . We will continue with our mission to effectively serve our members ’ needs and to work with innovative industry suppliers to enhance competitiveness of independent eye care professionals in today ’ s challenging environment .”
Digital ECP Inc . buying group was created November 2014 based on a simple and growing need for independent Canadian eye care professionals to be competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace . The group partners with industry suppliers to deliver digital business solutions to members , saving them time and money .
36 Optical Prism | January 2018