ANovel Light Weight CNN Framework Integrated with Marine Predator Optimization for the Assessment of Tear Film-Lipid Layer Patterns

Tear film,the outermost layer of the eye,is a complex and dynamic structure responsible for tear production.The tear film lipid layer is a vital component of the tear film that provides a smooth optical surface for the cornea and wetting the ocular surface.Dry eye syndrome(DES)is a symptomatic disease caused by reduced tear production,poor tear quality,or excessive evaporation.Its diagnosis is a difficult task due to its multifactorial etiology.Out of several clinical tests available,the evaluation of the interference patterns of the tear film lipid layer forms a potential tool for DES diagnosis.An instrument known as Tearscope Plus allows the rapid assessment of the lipid layer.A grading scale composed of five categories is used to classify lipid layer patterns.The reported work proposes the design of an automatic system employing light weight convolutional neural networks(CNN)and nature inspired optimization techniques to assess the tear film lipid layer patterns by interpreting the images acquired with the Tearscope Plus.The designed framework achieves promising results compared with the existing state-of-the-art techniques.

Low concentration of sodium hyaluronate temporarily elevates the tear film lipid layer thickness in dry eye patients with lipid deficiency

AIM： To investigate the effects of different concentrations of artificial tears on lipid layer thickness （LLT） and blink rate （BR） in dry eye patients. METHODS： This study included 106 eyes of 58 patients with dry eye. The lipid deficiency type was defined as the LLT baseline 〈75 nm. The LLT and BR were measured at baseline and 1, 5 and 15min after the instillation of 0.1% or 0.3% sodium hyaluronate （SH） eye drops by using the LipiView ocular surface interferometer. RESULTS： In the lipid deficiency group, the LLT increased from baseline at 1rain post instillation. The LLT after the instillation of 0.1% SH was significantly higher than that after the instillation of 0.3% SH （P〈0.001）. The LLT returned to baseline at 15min post instillation of 0.1% SH and at 5min post instillation of 0.3% SH. In the non-lipid deficiency group, the LLT decreased from baseline at lmin and returned to baseline at 5rain for both treatments. The BRs were not significantly different at different time points for both treatments. CONCLUSION： SH eye drops induce a short-term increase in LLT of patients with lipid deficiency. A low concentration of artificial tears have a stronger effect than a high concentration of artificial tears on the increase in LLT. in comparison, SH eye drops induce a transient and slight decrease in LLT of patients without lipid deficiency. A low concentration of artificial tears might be better for patients with lipid deficiency.

Association between tear film break up time and blink interval in visual display terminal users

AIM：To investigate the association between tear film break up time（TBUT）and blinking interval in visual display terminal（VDT）users.METHODS：Nine hundred and thirty VDT users underwent dry eye testing,and functional visual acuity（FVA）test.The blinking interval during FVA was compared with TBUT.Subjects with longer blinking interval than TBUT were considered as unstable tear film.Logistic regression analysis revealed the risk factors for unstable tear group.RESULTS：Among 930 workers,858 subjects（92.3%）participated in this study.Almost 80% of the subjects were categorized into the unstable tear group.Unstable tear group has significantly lower Schirmer values and TBUT（17.5±11.6 vs 21.1±11.5 mm,3.7±2.6 vs 5.7±2.7s,both P〈0.001）.There were no significant differences in epithelial staining or severity of symptoms.Logistic regression showed that over 40y was a risk for being unstable tear group[odds ratio（OR）=1.53;95%confidence interval（CI）=1.06-2.20].Contact lens use was protective factor for being in the unstable tear group（OR=0.37;95%CI=0.26-0.53）.CONCLUSION：Subjects with shorter TBUT than blinking interval are prevalent among VDT users.Subjects over the age of 40 shows an increased risk for unstable tear film.

Clinical analysis of tear film after lamellar keratoplasty

AIM: To study the tear film stability after lamellar keratoplasty METHODS: Five female and eight male patients with lamellar keratoconus, aged from 18 to 32, were involved. After lamellar keratoplasty, Schirmer I test (S I t), tear break-up time (BUT) test, fluorescein staining test were used to judge the effect of the surgery at different time point. RESULTS: The S 1 t were greatly increased in 7 clays post operation (11.86+/-2.28 -25.14+/-1.97, 19.86+/-1.61) (P<0.05), there is no significant difference between 2nd month, 3rd month post-operative and pre-operation(11.86+/- 2.28 - 14.57+/-1.48, 8.14+/-0.86) (P >0.05). The mean break-up time decreased in 7 days post operation (5.00+/-1.31 -2.71+/- 0.18, 2.57+/- 0.20, 2.71+/- 0.36, 2.43+/- 0.20) (P <0.05). The mean scores of fluorescence increased post-operatively (0.14+/- 0.14 - 8.00+/- 0.00, 8.00+/- 0.00, 8.00+/- 0.00, 7.57+/- 0.20) (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Lamellar keratoplaty influence the tear film stability, artificial tears and improving corneal epithelium cured medicine should be used after surgery.

Comparison of the effects of first and second generation silicone hydrogel contact lens wear on tear film osmolarity

AIM:To compare the effects of first and second generation silicone hydrogel(SiH) contact lens wear on tear film osmolarity.METHODS:The healthy subjects who have never used contact lenses before were enrolled in the study.Tear film osmolarity values of 16 eyes(group 1) who wore first generation SiH contact lenses were compared with those of 18 eyes(group 2) who wore second generation SiH contact lenses after three months follow-up.RESULTS:Beforecontactlenswear,tearfilmosmolarity of groups 1 and 2 were 305.02±49.08 milliosmole(mOsm) and 284.66±30.18mOsm,respectively.After three months of contact lens wear,osmolarity values were found 317.74±60.23mOsm in group 1 and 298.40±37.77mOsm in group 2.Although osmolarity values for both groups of SiH contact lens wear after three months periods were slightly higher than before the contact lens wear,the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION:Contact lens wear may cause evaporation from the tear film and can increase tear film osmolarity leading to symptoms of dry eye disease.In the current study,there is a tendency to increase tear film osmolarity for both groups of SiH contact lens wear,but the difference is not statistically significant.

Measurement of central corneal thickness and precorneal tear film thickness of rabbits using the Scheimpflug system

AIMTo measure central corneal thickness (CCT) and pre-corneal tear film thickness using the Galilei dual-Scheimpflug analyzer (GSA) in New Zealand white rabbits.

Topographic tear film trend and new parameters for noninvasive break up time test

AIM:To evaluate the quantitative and qualitative results of the noninvasive tear film break-up time(NI-BUT)test and investigate the predictive ability of the new NIBUT parameter in discriminating between normal Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI;scores≤12)and abnormal OSDI(scores≥13).METHODS:A total of 341 eyes of 341 volunteers who applied for routine eye outpatient control were included in the prospective study.All participants'noninvasive first tear film break-up time(NIF-BUT),noninvasive average tear film break-up time(NIAvg-BUT)and average value of the first three break-up time(A3F-BUT)were analyzed.A3F-BUT,the new NI-BUT parameter,is calculated by adding the NIF-BUT value to the 2^(nd )break-up time value that has a difference of at most 1 second from the NIF-BUT value and to the 3^(rd) break-up time and then dividing the respective sum by 3.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and forward logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the parameter that had the best predictive ability between the OSDI groups.RESULTS:The NI-BUT values of 255 eyes of 255 volunteers included in the study were analyzed statistically.The mean NIF-BUT,NIAvg-BUT,and A3F-BUT values were calculated as 5.3±3.0,8±3.1,and 5.8±3.0 seconds,respectively.All three parameters were found to be significantly lower in the abnormal OSDI group(P=0.014,0.034,and 0.011,respectively).The area under the curve(AUC)of the A3F-BUT to predict abnormal OSDI was AUC=0.625(0.529-0.720),P=0.011 and NIF-BUT was AUC=0.599(0.502-0.696),P=0.043.The A3F-BUT parameter and NIF-BUT parameters were found to be significantly efficient in discriminating abnormal OSDI.CONCLUSION:The new parameter for the NI-BUT test has more predictive ability in the discrimination of OSDI groups.

Ocular surface and tear film changes after eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery is widely and extensively used in facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries.There are many categories of eyelid surgeries,the most common of which include blepharoplasty,ptosis surgery,and eyelid reconstruction.In many cases,these procedures are combined,and there are many different techniques for each type of operation.Upper eyelid blepharoplasty usually includes the excision of skin,preseptal orbicularis oculi muscle,and orbital fat.Common methods of lower eyelid blepharoplasty are the skin-muscle flap,the skin flap,and the transconjunctival.Ptosis surgery is mainly divided into three types:transcutaneous,transconjunctival,and sling surgery.Surgeons often used the Hughes or Cutler-Beard Bridge Flaps in eyelid reconstruction.Different types and methods of surgery have their own advantages and disadvantages,and postoperative complications may occur.Therefore,postoperative complications of eyelid surgeries,such as dry eye symptoms,should be taken into serious consideration.Relevant literature involving these complaints can be found in PubMed by searching the terms“dry eye”,“eyelid”,“surgery”,and other related keywords.Moreover,various ocular surface and tear film alterations may be detected using the Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI),tear film breakup time,Schirmer test,fluorescein staining,and lissamine green staining after various eyelid surgeries.As dry eye disease is prevalent in the general population,it is more urgent to figure out what we can learn from these complaints.Further exploration in this field may help surgeons to choose a better surgical method and give an accurate evaluation of the postoperative effect.

Changes of tear film lipid layer thickness by 3% diquafosol ophthalmic solutions in patients with dry eye syndrome

AIM: To evaluate the quantitatively changes in lipid layer thickness(LLT) when 3% diquafosol eye drop is used for dry eye patients using the tear film interferometer. METHODS: A total 124 participants(32 males, 92 females;mean age, 28.9 y) diagnosed with dry eye disease(DED) received topical instillation of 4 ophthalmic solutions in one eye: diquafosol, normal saline, 0.1% sodium hyaluronate and 0.3% gatifloxacin, in a masked manner. LLT was measured using an interferometer at baseline and 20 min after the instillation of each ophthalmic solutions.RESULTS: Changes of LLT after instillation(nm, mean± standard error) were as follows: 12.6±2.0 for diquafosol(P<0.001), 1.2±2.2 for normal saline(P=0.301), 1.5±2.0 for hyaluronate(P=0.495), and 0.5±3.2 for gatifloxacin(P=0.884).CONCLUSION: Topical instillation of diquafosol increases tear film LLT in DED patients. Diquafosol 3% eye drop might be effective treatment option of evaporative DED with meibomian gland dysfunction.

Effects of dry eye syndrome and tear film mucin treated with acupuncture

Objective To explore the therapeutic effects and mechanism of dry eye syndrome treated with acupuncture therapy. Methods Thirty cases （60 eyes） of dry eye syndrome were treated with both local and distal acupuncture. Jingrning （睛明 BL 1）, Cuanzhu （攒竹 BL 2）, Tatiyang （太阳 EX-HN 5） and Quchi （曲池 LI 11） were selected; tear secretion quantity, break up time of tear film （BUT） and expression of tear film mucin were observed before and after treatment. Results Tear secretion quantity was increased and break up time of tear film was prolonged after acupuncture therapy, indicating the significant differences （both P〈0.05）; meanwhile, the expression of tear film mucin was increased [（0.67 ± 0.1） ng vs （0.89 ± 0.23） ng, P〈0.05]. Conclusion Acupuncture can promote the expression of tear film mucin, enhance the stability of tear film and remarkably improve the symptoms of dry eye.

A randomized,fellow eye,comparison of keratometry,aberrometry,tear film,axial length and the anterior chamber depth after eye rubbing in non-keratoconic eyes

Background:To investigate the effect of eye rubbing on keratometry(K),aberrometry,tear film break-up-time(TFBUT)and anterior chamber depth(ACD).Methods:Volunteers without any corneal pathology or dry eyes were randomised to rubbing in one eye and the fellow-eye was control.Eye rubbing was performed for 2 min.Primary outcomes studied were anterior and posterior K changes.Secondary outcomes were changes in TFBUT,axial length(AL)&ACD,K changes in various zones,asphericity and aberrometry.Pre and post rubbing K,aberrometry,ACD and TFBUT were assessed in a predetermined sequence.The relationship of the above parameters to axial length(AL)was also assessed.Astigmatism was analysed using vector analysis.Results:Pre versus post rubbing,anterior flatter K further flattened(42.51±1.52 D vs.42.36±1.53 D,p=0.003)and the changes to J0 vector in central cornea(−0.16±0.26 D vs.-0.27±0.33 D,p=0.038)suggested change to against-the-rule(ATR)astigmatism.There was significant change in Z^(+2)_(2) polynomial following rubbing.We found a positive correlation between axial length and change in posterior K(r=0.335,p=0.020).The TFBUT reduced following eye rubbing(15.3 s vs.13.9 s,p=0.0001).There was a positive correlation between AL and increase in ACD post rubbing(r=0.300,p=0.038).There was a positive correlation between ACD and change in mean posterior K(r=0.305,p=0.035).Conclusions:In healthy eyes,following eye rubbing,there is a significant change in TFBUT and central anterior K changes towards ATR astigmatism.Longer eyes had more changes in posterior K and ACD.Whereas,eyes with deeper ACD showed more steepness of posterior K.

Assessments of tear meniscus height, tear film thickness, and corneal epithelial thickness after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty

Objective： To assess the lower tear meniscus height（LTMH）, central tear film thickness（CTFT）, and central corneal epithelial thickness（CCET） after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty（DALK）. Methods： This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of 20 patients who had DALK in one eye over a three-month period. LTMH, CTFT, and CCET of the operated eyes and the unoperated fellow eyes were measured using high-definition optical coherence tomography（HD-OCT）. Correlations between three OCT assessments and age, time following surgery, graft size, bed size, and the number of residual sutures were analyzed. Results： Compared to patients with keratoconus, patients with other corneal conditions had significantly higher CCET in the fellow eye（P=0.024）. For all patients, CCET in the operated eye was significantly negatively correlated with the number of residual sutures（R=-0.579, P=0.008）, and was significantly positively correlated with time following surgery（R=0.636, P=0.003）. In the fellow eye, a significant positive correlation was found between age and CCET（R=0.551, P=0.012）, and a significant negative correlation between age and CTFT（R=-0.491, P=0.028）. LTMH was found to be significantly correlated between operated and fellow eyes（R=0.554, P=0.011）. There was no significant correlation between LTMH and age, bed/graft size, time following surgery, or residual sutures（all possible correlations, P0.05）. Conclusions： Patients with keratoconus tend to have a thinner central corneal epithelium. Corneal epithelium keeps regenerating over time after DALK. DALK did not induce a significant change in tear volume compared with the fellow eye. Postoperative tear function might depend on an individual＇s general condition, rather than on age, gender, bed/graft size, time following surgery, or residual sutures.

Role of lymphotoxin alpha as a new molecular biomarker in revolutionizing tear diagnostic testing for dry eye disease

Dry eye disease(DED),primarily classified as multifactorial ocular surface disorder,afflicts tens of millions of individuals worldwide,adversely impacting their quality of life.Extensive research has been conducted on tear film analysis over the past decades,offering a range of tests to evaluate its volume,health,and integrity.Yet,early diagnosis and effective treatment for DED continue to pose significant challenges in clinical settings.Nevertheless,by recognizing key phenomena in DED such as ocular surface inflammation,hyperosmolarity,and tear film instability,this article provides a comprehensive overview of both traditional and recently developed methods for diagnosing and monitoring DED.The information serves as a valuable resource not only for clinical diagnosis but also for further research into DED.

Changes in Tear-Film Status and Ocular Surface Disease Index Score Following Prolonged Use of Face Mask

Background: Dry eye is characterized by tear film instability, decreased tear volume and a high Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score. Face masks have been linked to dry eye complaints in recent studies. Purpose: To evaluate the changes in tear-film status and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score following prolonged use of face mask. Design: Cross-sectional study. Method: Patients between 18 to 70 years using masks regularly for at least 2 hours/day for at least 5 days/week from different eye-care centres in Dhaka were included. All subjects were divided into 4 groups. Mask use lasted approximately 2 hours/day in Group 1, 4 hours/day in Group 2, 6 hours/day in Group 3 and 8 hours or more/day in Group 4. Evaluation of symptoms, tear- film stability and tear volume was done by Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores, Tear-film Break-Up Time (TBUT) and Schirmer-1 test. Average of right & left eye’s Tear-film Break Up time (TBUT) and Schirmer-1 value were noted. Results: Total 100 patients were enrolled (n = 100). The TBUT (p < 0.001) and Schirmer-1 measurement (p = 0.01) were significantly lesser and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score were significantly higher in patients using face-masks for longer time (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Patients who wore masks for prolonged time had tear film instability, reduced tear volume and higher Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score.

润眼明目方熏蒸联合玻璃酸钠滴眼液治疗睑板腺功能障碍致干眼症临床研究

目的:观察润眼明目方熏蒸联合玻璃酸钠滴眼液(HYCOSAN)治疗睑板腺功能障碍(MGD)致干眼症患者的临床疗效。方法:选取MGD致干眼症患者112例,随机分为对照组和治疗组各56例。对照组采用HYCOSAN治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上联合润眼明目方熏蒸治疗。治疗4周后,比较2组临床疗效,以及2组治疗前后泪膜破裂时间(BUT)、角膜荧光素染色评分(FLS)、中医证候评分。结果:治疗后,治疗组总有效率为89.29%,对照组为75.00%,2组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组BUT均较治疗前增加(P<0.05),FLS均较治疗前降低(P<0.05);且治疗组BUT长于对照组(P<0.05),FLS低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组眼干涩、畏光、腰膝酸软、头晕耳鸣、夜寐多梦等中医证候评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗组各项评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:润眼明目方熏蒸联合HYCOSAN治疗睑板腺功能障碍致干眼症,能够有效缓解患者中医证候,提高临床总有效率,改善患者睑板腺功能。

Ocular surface changes in moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris

AIM:To investigate ocular surface disorders and tear function changes in patients with acne vulgaris and explore the potential relationship between acne vulgaris and dry eye.METHODS:This cross-sectional study included right eyes of 53 patients with acne vulgaris and 54 healthy controls.The participants completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI)questionnaire.The following ocular surface-related parameters were measured:tear meniscus height(TMH),noninvasive tear breakup time(NIBUT),Schirmer I test(SIT),lipid layer thickness(LLT)score of the tear film,meibum score,meibomian gland orifice obstruction score,the ratio of meibomian gland loss,conjunctival hyperemia score,and corneal fluorescein staining(CFS)score.RESULTS:The stability of the tear film decreased in acne vulgaris patients.In the acne group,the TMH and NIBUT were lower,whereas the OSDI,meibum score,meibomian gland orifice obstruction score,ratio of meibomian gland loss,and conjunctival hyperemia score were higher compared with controls(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the CFS score,SIT,or LLT score between the groups(P>0.05).In two dry eye groups,the TMH,NIBUT,and LLT score were lower in the acne with dry eye(acne-DE)group,and the meibum score,meibomian gland orifice obstruction score,ratio of meibomian gland loss and conjunctival hyperemia score in the acne-DE group were higher(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between OSDI,SIT,and CFS score(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris are more likely to experience dry eye than those without acne vulgaris.Reduced tear film stability and meibomian gland structure dysfunction are more pronounced in patients with moderate-to-severe acne and dry eye.

两种改良手术治疗上脸内翻倒睫对脸板腺功能的影响

目的探讨两种改良手术治疗上睑内翻倒睫对睑板腺功能的影响。方法选取2019年6月~2022年6月于我院确诊为上睑内翻倒睫的80例患者作为研究对象,采用随机数字表法分组,对照组(40例)采用睑板楔形切除术(Hotz)治疗,研究组(40例)采用带蒂眼轮匝肌桥状瓣转移术治疗,比较两组患者的眼表疾病指数(OSDI)及泪膜破裂时间(BUT)、睑板腺功能情况评分、并发症发生率。结果治疗后,两组OSDI评分均下降,且研究组低于对照组,两组BUT均提高,且研究组高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组睑板腺功能评分均上升,研究组在术后1周、1个月、2个月均高于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组术后并发症发生率为5.00%,显著低于对照组的20.00%(P<0.05)。结论带蒂眼轮匝肌桥状瓣转移术治疗上睑内翻倒睫的效果优于Hotz术式治疗效果,可提升患者的眼表功能,改善睑板腺功能,安全性高,并发症发生少,有利于改善患者的眼部健康。

两种不同手术方法治疗翼状胬肉对泪膜稳定性的影响

目的 综合分析两种不同手术方法治疗翼状胬肉对患者泪膜稳定性的影响。方法 目的抽样法选取2021年1月—2023年9月江苏省徐州市丰县人民医院眼科收治的100例翼状胬肉患者(100眼)为研究对象。根据治疗方法不同,分为对照组(应用翼状胬肉切除伴羊膜植片移植术)和研究组(应用翼状胬肉切除伴自体细胞移植术),各50例(50眼)。比较两组患者的治疗总有效率、术后并发症(术后感染、前房炎性反应、角膜水肿、干眼症)发生情况、术后创面愈合时间以及泪膜功能和屈光状态。结果 研究组治疗总有效率为96.00%(48/50),高于对照组的82.00%(41/50),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.005,P<0.05)。与对照组相比,研究组术后并发症发生率更低,术后创面愈合时间更短,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。术前,两组泪膜功能和屈光状态比较,差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05);术后,研究组泪膜功能和屈光状态优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论 翼状胬肉切除伴自体细胞移植术治疗翼状胬肉患者更有效,术后创面愈合更快。

波前像差引导的LASIK与SMILE手术对屈光不正患者视觉质量及泪膜稳定的影响

目的 探究波前像差引导的准分子激光原位角膜磨镶术(WF-LASIK)与飞秒激光小切口角膜基质透镜取出术(SMILE)手术对屈光不正患者视觉质量及泪膜稳定的影响。方法 选取2020年1月-2023年1月我院诊治的屈光不正患者60例(120只眼)作为研究对象。根据手术方式不同分为WF-LASIK组(30例,60只眼)与SMILE组(30例,60只眼),比较2组裸眼视力、屈光度、视觉质量、泪膜稳定及并发症。结果 经重复测量方差分析:两组裸眼视力、球镜、柱镜、等效球镜的时间效应有统计学意义(P<0.05),且WF-LASIK组术后1、3mo裸眼视力高于SMILE组(P<0.05);两组球差、水平彗差、垂直彗差、总高阶像差、泪膜破裂时间、泪液分泌试验的时间效应、组间效应及交互效应均有统计学意义(P<0.05),且WF-LASIK组术后1、3mo球差大于SMILE组(P<0.05),水平彗差、垂直彗差、泪膜破裂时间、泪液分泌试验低于SMILE组(P<0.05)。两组并发症总发生率比较无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 屈光不正患者通过WF-LASIK与SMILE手术均能获得良好视力效果,其中WF-LASIK手术在视觉质量方面具有较明显优势,SMILE手术在泪膜稳定性方面具有明显优势。

中药熏蒸对肝肾阴虚型干眼症的疗效研究

目的探讨干眼症(肝肾阴虚型)患者采用中药熏蒸治疗的临床价值。方法以随机样本抽样法,于2019年3月—2021年1月首都医科大学附属北京潞河医院中医科和眼科收治的肝肾阴虚型干眼症患者中,抽取60例,随机分为对照组、观察组,各30例。对照组:人工泪液;观察组:中药熏蒸。对比两组眼表疾病指数量表(ocular surface disease index,OSDI)评分、治疗效果、中医证候积分、泪膜稳定性、不良反应。结果治疗前,两组的OSDI评分比较,差异无统计学意(P>0.05);治疗后,同组较治疗前、组间OSDI评分对比,P<0.05;两组治疗效果比较,P>0.05;治疗前,两组各项中医证候评分对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组患者自觉眼睛干涩不爽和不耐久视症状较治疗前、组间各评分对比,P<0.05,白睛赤脉、口干鼻燥、咽干、便秘症状两组治疗前后、组间各评分对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗前,两组的SIT、FL对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,同组较治疗前、组间各指标对比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组患者均未发生不良反应。结论对肝肾阴虚型干眼症用中药熏蒸治疗,可改善患者视功能、眼表功能,效果显著。