Sattam Matuq Almalki
Medical Intern, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
The Role of Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops in Managing Dry Eye Syndrome: Psychological and Functional Perspectives: A systematic review
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Ali Saleh Alzahrani, Fatemah Saleh Alsalem, Basmah Durizi K Alrawaili, Sattam Matuq Almalki, Mohammed Ali A Alghamdi, Huda Fouad Alabsi, Noor Ammar Alali and Nada Saleem S Alhawiti
Background: Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a prevalent ocular condition characterized by insufficient tear production or excessive tear evaporation, leading to discomfort, visual disturbances, and ocular surface damage. Hyaluronic acid (HA) eye drops are widely used due to their hydrating and lubricating properties, yet their efficacy compared to non-HA treatments, such as saline and artificial tears (ATs), remains debated. This study systematically reviews the effectiveness of HA eye drops in improving DES symptoms and clinical outcomes. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing HA-based eye drops with non-HA alternatives. Objective measures included Schemer’s test (SH test), tear breakup time (TBUT), and corneal fluorescein staining, while subjective o.. Read More»