The goals of the TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Subcommittee were to create
an evidence-based definition and a contemporary classification system for dry eye disease …

The subcommittee reviewed the prevalence, incidence, risk factors, natural history, morbidity
and questionnaires reported in epidemiological studies of dry eye disease (DED). A meta …

The role of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) II
Diagnostic Methodology Subcommittee was 1) to identify tests used to diagnose and monitor …

Abstract The TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Subcommittee reviewed the mechanisms
involved in the initiation and perpetuation of dry eye disease. Its central mechanism is …

Dry eye can be caused by a variety of iatrogenic interventions. The increasing number of
patients looking for eye care or cosmetic procedures involving the eyes, together with a …

One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …

Most patients with chronic dry eye disease (DED) have episodic flares, which can be
triggered by a variety of activities and environmental stresses. These flares are typically …

Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …

Dry eye disease (DED), a multifactorial ocular disease that significantly impacts quality of
life, is most commonly reported in adults. This review describes the prevalence, risk factors …

Purpose Dry eye disease is characterized by loss of tear film stability. OC-01 (varenicline
solution) is a small-molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist administered as a …