Chief Supervisor

Dr DO Chi-wai

Project Title

Synopsis

Dry eye is a chronic ocular disease worldwide. It affects millions of people and is one of the most common reasons for seeking optometric care. Dry eye is a multifunctional ocular surface disease that affects the tear film homeostasis, resulting in ocular symptoms such as discomfort and visual disturbances. The treatment options for dry eye are limited. Therefore, there is a need for developing a safe and long-lasting therapeutic agent for managing dry eye disease. The aim of this project is to explore the therapeutic potentials of flavonoids on dry eye disease management using both in vitro and in vivo animal models.