World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a three-part video series designed to help eye care professionals better understand and apply findings from the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop III (TFOS DEWS III) report.
TFOS DEWS III is the latest global, evidence-based consensus report on dry eye disease and builds on prior DEWS reports to provide updated guidance on diagnosis, classification, and management. Developed by an international panel of experts, the report serves as a reference for clinicians navigating the complexities of dry eye, a condition that affects an estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide according to a 2020 MarketScope report.
Simplifying Complex Guidance
The new video series features Professors Jennifer Craig, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, FCLS, Lyndon Jones, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO, and James Wolffsohn, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, who are members of the TFOS DEWS III Steering Committee. In the three videos, they offer a structured overview of the report, including a high-level summary, diagnostic methodology, and management and treatment recommendations.
“It’s crucial that eye care professionals stay up to date on the latest research and findings, yet we recognize that the pace of life may get in the way of reading TFOS DEWS III in its entirety,” said Cindy Tromans, president of WCO. “This compact video series is an easily digestible, creating an important resource for clinicians and educators looking to continuously improve their practice using the most recent evidence.”
Carla Mack, global head of professional education and development at Alcon, adds that it’s important for ECPs to have a complete understanding of dry eye disease given they are often the first to recognize its signs and impact. “Through this TFOS DEWS III summary video series, we aim to translate the latest science and expert perspectives into accessible education material,” she says.
Additional Tools for Clinical Practice
The video series complements additional resources from the WCO-Alcon partnership. This includes the Dry Eye Management Map, an interactive online tool that generates evidence-based management pathways based on clinician inputs, and the Dry Eye Wheel, which outlines a three-step approach (mitigation, measurement, and management) to support consistent care strategies.