The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, updated with the latest recommendations from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop III (TFOS DEWS III) report.
The wheel helps eye care professionals (ECPs) support patients with dry eye using the three steps of mitigation, measurement, and management. It is available at no charge at dryeye.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/interactive-dry-eye-wheel.
The updates reflect the inclusion of dry eye etiological drivers, the ocular surface disease index-6 (OSDI-6) symptomatology questionnaire, and some new and refined management options.
The latest wheel iteration complements the Dry Eye Management Map, an online interactive tool designed to assist ECPs navigating dry eye disease management.
“Clinicians and educators who use the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel as part of their daily practice can be assured that it reflects the most current consensus recommendations from the world’s top experts,” said WCO President Dr Cindy Tromans.
The website for the WCO Alcon Dry Eye initiative also includes a video series summarising the TFOS DEWS III report.
