Dry eye clinical practice patterns of UK optometrists

R. Casemore et al, Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, July 2023

131 optometrists in the UK were surveyed about their dry eye practice.

Sixty percent of respondents reported that they believed their patients were satisfied/managed with artificial tear alone

It would be very interesting to hear from the patients of those 60%. Are they in fact satisfied/managed with artificial tear alone?

Conclusions: Although dry eye disease was perceived to be an important condition, opinions varied widely regarding knowledge and confidence in diagnosis and management. Involvement in an extended service did not alter patient management. However, an increase in therapeutic management and the employment of a stepwise approach to management has been identified.