A Pragmatic Approach to Dry Eye Diagnosis: Evidence into Practice. Issue 12 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Downie, Laura E.; Keller, Peter R.
• Is Part Of: Optometry and vision science. Volume 92:Issue 12(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: dry eye -- diagnosis -- evidence-based practice -- tear film -- tear breakup time -- TBUT -- corneal staining -- meibomian gland -- MGD -- tear osmolarity -- aqueous deficiency -- tear meniscus height -- evaporative dry eye -- lacrimal -- lacrimal functional unit; Optometry -- Periodicals; Physiological optics -- Periodicals; Vision disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7505
• DOI: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000000721
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-5488

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Dry eye disease (DED) is a common, multifactorial disease of the tears and anterior ocular surface. The clinical diagnosis of DED is complex, requiring the consideration of both patient symptoms and signs, which can be apparently contradictory. Misdiagnosis can lead to suboptimal clinical management. Studies of the practice behaviors of optometrists suggest that there is the potential to improve the translation of research evidence relating to the diagnosis of DED into primary ophthalmic care. This review describes an evidence-based, pragmatic approach to the contemporary clinical diagnosis of DED, as a means for guiding best practice for the care of dry eye patients.