Double blind, randomised, placebo controlled, crossover, multicentre study to determine the efficacy of a 0.1% (w/v) sodium hyaluronate solution (Fermavisc) in the treatment of dry eye syndrome.

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Published in Br J Ophthalmol on October 01, 1999

Authors

P I Condon1, C G McEwen, M Wright, G Mackintosh, R J Prescott, C McDonald

Author Affiliations

1: Ardkeen Hospital, Waterford, Ireland.

Associated clinical trials:

Clinical Evaluation of Hylo-Dual Versus Patanol in Children With Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis | NCT03186755

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