Dry eye disease

Patients should be informed that dry eye disease is usually a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment.[2]Amescua G, Ahmad S, Cheung AY, et al. Dry eye syndrome preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr;131(4):P1-49. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.12.041 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38349301?tool=bestpractice.com This includes regular lid hygiene, applying warm compresses if there is evidence of meibomian gland dysfunction, and compliance with eye drop therapy to protect the ocular surface.[2]Amescua G, Ahmad S, Cheung AY, et al. Dry eye syndrome preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr;131(4):P1-49. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.12.041 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38349301?tool=bestpractice.com

Dry eye syndrome is one of the main reasons for patient dissatisfaction following intraocular refractive and/or cataract surgery. If patients are considering these procedures, caution that symptoms may deteriorate in the first few months and that this can persist beyond 3 months in about one third of individuals.[2]Amescua G, Ahmad S, Cheung AY, et al. Dry eye syndrome preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr;131(4):P1-49. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.12.041 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38349301?tool=bestpractice.com Optimizing treatment before and after these procedures may help.

Useful patient information can be found on the Dry Eye Zone website. Dry eye zone Opens in new window