Crosslinking of tarsal collagen as a hypothetic therapy for dry eye disease

We propose that performing this procedure at the initial manifestations of MGD and DED may prevent disease progression by restoring and preserving the normal morphology of the glands through reduced laxity, thereby ensuring proper secretion of the meibum into the tear film. The underlying principles and safety of the procedure were discussed in detail, and further pre-clinical evaluation steps were proposed and justified. Based on the proposed concept and the results of previous ex-vivo studies, in-vivo animal experiments and human clinical trials are currently in preparation.