Farm Comunitarios 2023 Jan 02;15(1):56-63. doi: 10.33620/FC.2173-9218.(2023).06

Effect of eye drops based on hyaluronic acid, Aloe vera and Centella asiatica on quality of life of patients with dry eye

Vicen-Carbó I1, Corretger-Bobis E2, García-del-Cerro C3, Sotelo-Prats L4, Barturen-Echeverria B5, García-Marqueta E6, Homs-Balló M7, Rubis-Marin G8, Pegueroles-Vallés E9, Duart-Castells L10
1. Farmacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia Vicen Carbó (Barcelona). 2. Farmacéutica comunitaria (Girona). 3. armacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia García del Cerro (Barcelona). 4. Farmacéutico comunitario. Farmacia Lluc Sotelo Prats (Badalona). 5. Farmacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia Marina (Barcelona). 6. Farmacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia Marqueta Garcia (Barcelona). 7. Farmacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia Marta Homs Balló (Barcelona). 8. Farmacéutica comunitaria. Farmacia Rubís (Barcelona). 9. Licenciada en Farmacia. 10. Graduada en Farmacia. MSc, Ph.
Vicen-Carbó I, Corretger-Bobis E, García-del-Cerro C, Sotelo-Prats L, Barturen-Echeverria B, García-Marqueta E, Homs-Balló M, Rubis-Marin G, Pegueroles-Vallés E, Duart-Castells L. Effect of eye drops based on hyaluronic acid, Aloe vera and Centella asiatica on quality of life of patients with dry eye. Farm Comunitarios 2023 Jan 02;15(1):56-63. doi: 10.33620/FC.2173-9218.(2023).06
Abstract : 

Introduction: The dry eye disease (DED) is a common disease and a frequent reason for consultation at community pharmacy. DED has a high impact on patients’ quality of life (QoL); therefore, an appropriate treatment should aim to improve it. Artificial tears constitute the cornerstone for DED management and the main treatment recommended by pharmaceutical indication. 

Objective: To study the effect of eyedrops based on hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica and Aloe vera on the QoL of patients with DED. In parallel, treatment adherence, tolerance and safety of the product were evaluated.

Methods: Post-authorization, open, prospective and multicentric clinical study. Patients received the treatment for 60 days. To study the effect on QoL, patients completed the OSDI© questionnaire before starting the treatment, and at 30 and 60 days of treatment. Treatment adherence was assessed by means of units’ reconciliation and the safety, through adverse events monitoring. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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