Clinicians and patients are faced with an overwhelming choice of artificial tear supplements as a therapy for their dry eye disease (DED). Focus was once on the lacrimal gland and aqueous tear deficiency, however meibomian gland dysfunction and tear film lipid deficiency are increasingly recognised
The modern workplace serves as a catalyst for dry eye disease (DED) and ocular discomfort for many. Air conditioning, central heating and extended digital screen use promote accelerated tear film evaporation and instability. Previous Ocular Surface Laboratory (OSL) research has demonstrated prophyla
Dry eye disease (DED) affects approximately one in three New Zealanders. As clinicians, it’s critical that we accurately diagnose and manage this impactful disease. Left untreated, DED is detrimental to patients’ quality of life with its impact ranging from intermittent ocular discomfort to more ser
My practice focuses on specialty eye care and, much to my surprise, dry eye continues to be one of our main drawcards and is continuing to grow. A lot of the success we have experienced with dry eye has been due to the implementation of the latest dry eye technology. From a diagnostic perspective, d
Dry eye disease (DED) as a highly prevalent and often debilitating condition has recognised impacts on ocular comfort, visual function, work productivity, psychological well-being and quality of life¹-³. The 2017 TFOS DEWS II Epidemiology report highlighted the paucity of studies in the literature i
A novel therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), developed from treatment for a chronic form of dermatitis and dandruff, holds promise for a better solution option for dry eye disease (DED).
Based on its overwhelming success to date, the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) has increased the services of its Dry Eye Clinic to two sessions per week.
Accurate and early diagnosis of dry eye disease is currently a clinical challenge, as many current tests are invasive, time-consuming and inaccurate¹. Dry eye disease affects about one in five adults and is a common indication for medical eye care in developed countries². The condition adversely aff
For the first time, the British Contact Lens Association’s (BCLA’s) Certificate in Dry Eye and Contact Lens Retention, will be available outside of the UK.
The impact of blinking on the quality of the tear film layer has gained significant attention in recent times¹. Normal apposition of the upper and lower lids during a complete blink serves to secrete and spread the meibum adequately over the tear film surface. Any disruption in the normal blink can,
The TFOS DEWS II reports were published in 2017, bringing practitioners up to date on the scientific evidence related to dry eye disease (DED), including our current understanding of its pathophysiology, a consensus-refined definition, a more definitive approach to diagnosis and a review of manageme
The widespread use of face masks is causing eye dryness and irritation for an increasing number of people, claim researchers. Reports of mask-associated dry eye (MADE) have circulated since early