Dry Eye

IL-6, IL-8 are potential diagnostic biomarkers for DED in patients with type 2 diabetes

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) may serve as potential diagnostic biomarkers for dry eye disease (DED) in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study. The study found that the concentrations of IL-6 and IL-8 in tears were significantly higher in T2D patients with DED compared to other...