Dry eye disease is a chronic, painful condition. 1.4 billion people worldwide suffer from dry eye symptoms.*
The World Council of Optometry dry eye disease education initiative, presented in partnership with Alcon, is aimed at delivering practical, evidence-based information that optometrists can put to work to help patients right away.
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* MarketScope (2020) 2020 Dry Eye Products Market Report. A Global Analysis for 2019 to 2025. October 2020.
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Dry Eye Disease Measurement Webinar
This dry eye disease measurement spotlight webinar explores the signs and symptoms of dry eye and how to confirm a diagnosis. In the free webinar, our faculty shares practical methods for adopting measurement techniques and highlight those which are available without additional investment in instrumentation.
WCO Dry Eye Disease Education Initiative
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WCO Dry Eye Disease Education Initiative In-practice
Tools & Resources
The World Council of Optometry and its expert faculty share evidence-based practical resources focused on the three main pillars of mitigation, measurement, and management to use in your practice right away. Explore the following links to learn more from peer-reviewed assets on dry eye disease mitigation, measurement, and management.
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Faculty
The World Council of Optometry has engaged global experts as lead faculty for its dry eye education initiative. These world-renowned leaders in optometry will distill the growing amount of research and clinical evidence into accessible educational content.
