title: Slow-release artificial tears and the treatment of keratitis sicca.
abstract: The slow-release artificial tear (SRAT) is a biodegradable, cellulosic polymer without preservative which is inserted beneath the tarsus of the lower lid, and which provides continuous lubrication and tear film stability to the eye. The SR-AT has been shown to reduce both subjective symptoms and objective signs in patients with keratitis sicca, and is a valuable adjunct to therapy in patients with this disease.
mesh_terms: D002482:Cellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008747:Methylcellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D014985:Xerophthalmia / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D002482:Cellulose; D008747:Methylcellulose