Dry Eye Awareness

Eye care professionals discuss their comfort in recommending oral omega-3 fatty acids to help treat dry eye disease.

How to select and discuss sequential therapy with patients who have dry eye disease and set expectations for treatment.

Resources and strategies that can be used to help educate patients about dry eye disease and optimize adherence to therapy.

Criteria that would prompt further evaluation for dry eye disease and the types of tests used to work-up and accurately diagnose the condition.

Eye care professionals explain the impact of unstable tear film and untreated dry eye disease on patient quality of life.

The impact of autoimmune and systemic diseases as well as environmental triggers on the development of dry eye disease.

A panel of ophthalmologists and optometrists begin a discussion on the management of dry eye disease by defining the condition and highlighting common symptoms.

After receiving FDA approval for its IPL device, Lumenis Ltd. announced that it is launching OptiLight, a bright solution for dry eyes.

With funding from the National Eye Institute, the team of researchers will focus on developing a broad-spectrum immunomodulatory eye drop for patients dealing with dry eye and ocular surface disease stemming from inflammatory and immune system disorders.

Wearing a face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19, and may also lead to a spike in cases of dry eye. The Centre for Ocular Research and Education at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is advising eye care professionals on how to recognize and mitigate mask-associated dry eye.

A common symptom, dry eye can have an adverse impact on visual recovery and outcomes

New compounds could offer more options for physicians in treating patients, leading to better outcomes. 

Diagnostic tools allow clinicians opportunity to assess underlying cause and diagnose dry eye earlier

Study offering physicians new and innovative ways to approach DED

The industry is increasing awareness during Dry Eye Awareness Month in July. 

Manufacturers’ global revenues for dry eye treatments is expected to top $6 billion in 2023.