Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

As a common ocular surface disease, dry eye has a rising incidence in recent years, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Western medicine treatment mainly focuses on relieving symptoms and has certain limitations. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history in the treatment of dry eye, accumulating rich experience and possessing a unique theoretical system and diverse treatment methods. This article comprehensively reviews the research progress on the understanding, clinical treatment methods, and mechanisms of action of dry eye in traditional Chinese medicine, aiming to provide reference for the clinical treatment and in-depth research of dry eye in traditional Chinese medicine.