Purpose: The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to evaluate the self-reported clinical
practices of New Zealand optometrists and ophthalmologists with respect to the diagnosis …

Defining existing practice patterns and current variation from best practices are essential to
improve quality of eye care. This thesis aims to measure the appropriateness of eye care …

Dry eye disease (DED), and especially work-related dry eye, has an increasing incidence,
and is expected to become a significant public health problem, with the increasing age until …

Prevalence of dry eye is reported to be up to 20 per cent in non-contact lens wearers1, 2 and
about 50 per cent3-5 in contact lens wearers. Discomfort and dryness during wear appear to …

Dry eye disease multifactorial aetiologies and complexity makes a single treatment not
functional enough to manage different subtypes. Instead, a tailored-managed-therapy plan …

Purpose: Tobacco smoking and nutrition are key lifestyle factors with long-term effects on
eye health. However, little is known about patients' perceptions and experiences in these …

A Síndrome do olho seco (DED, do inglês Dry Eye Disease) é uma doença multifatorial da
superfície ocular, acompanhada de diferentes sintomas que podem impactar …

Assessment and diagnosis of dry eye disease (DED) is a challenging task. The conventional
ways of diagnosing DED are problematic due to their invasiveness, poor test reliability and …

abstract The members of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee undertook an
evidence-based review of current dry eye therapies and management options. Management …

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a major cause of dry eye disease and significantly
affects quality of life, vitality and work productivity. As a common presentation in ophthalmic …