~86% of patients experiencing dry eye disease (DED) have excessive tear evaporation due to MGD as the root cause3
Excessive tear evaporation is a direct consequence of MGD and a leading cause of DED signs and symptoms.4
MGD=meibomian gland dysfunction.
Not all treatments address evaporation in DED5-10
Associated with decreased quality of life and high economic burden, DED is a modern-day disorder in which digital lifestyle is a major contributor.10-12
If evaporation is not addressed, signs and symptoms of DED may chronically persist13
Examining DED with a focus on evaporation reveals a need to rethink current management approaches.
Review an expert perspective on DED written by ophthalmologist Darrell E. White, MD, the founder of SkyVision Centers.
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Review an expert perspective on the mechanisms of DED written by optometrist Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, chief clinical editor for Review of Optometry.
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