5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A back-to-basics approach in dry eye management emphasizes core clinical principles to enhance patient outcomes.

• 2

  Clinicians should prioritize thorough patient history and basic diagnostic tests before adopting advanced technologies for dry eye.

• 3

  Every patient should be screened for dry eye disease, as symptoms may not always be reported or recognized.

• 4

  Training the entire optometric team to recognize and manage dry eye disease is essential for effective patient care.

• 5

  Creating a culture of consistent dry eye screening in all practices improves diagnosis and treatment outcomes.