The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have launched an online resource in support of their global, evidence-based dry eye disease education initiative.
dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info features on-demand webinars, in-practice tools, and other professional development resources.
…the resources offer practical measures to help improve patients’ quality of life for optometry practices of any size
WCO President-elect Dr Sandra Block said the new website “presents the latest dry eye disease data and science to the entire optometric community through trusted information and tools”.
She said the resources offer practical measures to help improve patients’ quality of life for optometry practices of any size.
The first on-demand Dry Eye Spotlight webinar, Dry Eye Disease Mitigation, is now available on the website. Presented by Professors Jennifer Craig, Lyndon Jones, and James Wolffsohn, the discussion focusses on understanding the prevalence and causes of dry eye, associated risk factors, and how to triage patients.
Registration for future live chat-enabled Dry Eye Spotlight webinars will open in the weeks before each webinar goes online. The on-demand versions are then available the following day.
In-practice tools available on the website include articles, reports, and clinical studies that explore the three main pillars of dry eye disease mitigation, measurement, and management. This collection of practical tools will be updated regularly.
WCO and Alcon partnered to develop the dry eye disease education initiative to raise optometrists’ understanding of dry eye disease and deliver resources on practical management.
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition affecting approximately 1.4 billion people worldwide,1 with reports of increased occurrence aligning with notable factors such as increasing use of technology, environmental triggers, and an ageing population.2
References
1. MarketScope 2020 Dry Eye Products Market Report. A Global Analysis for 2019 to 2025. October 2020.
2. Stapleton F., Alves M., Bunya V.Y., et al. TFOS DEWS II Epidemiology Report. Ocul Surf 15 (3): 334-365.
