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When the eyes are dry: An algorithm approach and management in general practice.
Chirag Patel1, Devaraj Supramaniam2
1MPharm (Hons), MBBCh EM Cert (ACEM), FRACGP, Clin Dip Pall Med (RACP), Grad Cert (ClinEd), Primary Care Consultant, Flinders University, SA.
Australian Journal of General Practice
|June 1, 2021
Summary
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common, underdiagnosed condition impacting quality of life. Early diagnosis and tailored treatment, aided by validated questionnaires, are crucial for effective management of DED.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Dry eye disease (DED) is prevalent and often underdiagnosed in primary care settings.
- DED can significantly impair patients' quality of life due to its diverse causes and evolving treatment landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide primary care practitioners with essential information for diagnosing and managing DED.
- To outline an approach to DED based on pathophysiology, symptoms, and examination for effective treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of DED pathophysiology.
- Discussion of diagnostic approaches including symptom questionnaires.
- Guidance on selecting appropriate treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Validated symptom questionnaires, such as the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), aid in DED diagnosis and severity grading.
- Improved diagnostic tools facilitate better management decisions.
Conclusions:
- DED requires careful consideration beyond its apparent simplicity.
- A systematic approach integrating pathophysiology, symptoms, and validated tools enhances DED diagnosis and treatment.
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