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management, therapy. I. INTRODUCTION his report summarizes the management and thera- peutic options for treating dry eye disease. The level of evidence for supporting data from the literature is evaluated according to the modified American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practices guidelines (Table 1). II.
NOTE: This Quick Reference Guide should be used in conjunction with the Optometric Clinical Practice Guideline on Dry eye may result from disruption of the Basis for Treatment. Treatment of dry eye is directed toward five goals: ? Reducing symptoms and inflammation and re- establishing a normal ocular surface.
Dry eye disease (DED) is an ocular and public health issue that presents a conundrum for the eye care professional (ECP), with unique pathophysiologic challenges. In some ways, the level of attention to DED by the health care community has never been greater, as no fewer than 7 sets of guidelines have been published
Guidelines for the treatment of chronic dry eye disease. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye syndrome, dry eye disease, chronic dry eye disease, or keratitis sicca, refers to disorders of the tear film caused by reduced tear production, poor tear quality, or excessive tear evaporation.
Dry Eye Syndrome Guidance. Page 3 of 11. 2.0 DRY EYE SYNDROME. Dry eye syndrome is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface. It is accompanied by increased osmolarity of the
Care Management. • Treat any causative factors that are amenable to treatment as patients with dry eye symptoms often have many contributory factors (A:III). • Sequence and combination of therapies is determined based on the patient's needs and preferences and the treating ophthalmologist's medical judgment (A:III).

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February 2018