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Ocular dryness has a complex aetiology, but with common
features of tear film insufficiency or instability and symptoms of
ocular irritation, grittiness and burning. It is well within the
clinical competencies of optometrists and contact lens
practitioners to deal with this and in most instances it does not
need to be referred or sales of products lost to pharmacies.
Optimal management of dry eye requires listening carefully to
the patient's history and symptoms, gleaning information about
their work and recreational environment, detailed assessment of the
tears and ocular surface using a battery of tests and an
appreciation of the numerous management approaches that exist.
Part one of these two presentations will review not only the
science behind the latest concepts, diagnostic tests and products
currently but will explore and discuss ideas on how best to
integrate them into routine clinical practice. Part two will help
the practitioner to consolidate clinical findings and recommend a
more tailor-made approach to management rather than a one-fits-all
approach.
These presentations will outline the patient journey in the
form of a "dry eye work up" and leave practitioners better informed
regarding which tests to employ, how to interpret them and most
importantly communicate findings and subsequent management to
patients.
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