Dry Eye – more than just annoying

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a condition that is easy to disregard and overlook. Yet, an estimated 1.4bn people suffer from dry eye symptoms globally, and about 1 in 5 in the UK. To those that suffer from dry eye it is so much more than just an annoyance.
In this session we will look at the:
• The impact of DED on the sufferer
• The associated economic burden
• How and why DED occurs
• The different types of DED, and
• How you can make a difference to the lives of those with DED and Dry Eye symptoms
To understand:
• Prevalence and impact of Dry Eye
• Aetiology and risk factors of Dry Eye
• Diagnosis of Dry Eye and its subtypes
• Management options for dry eye