World Council of Optometry and Alcon Launch Dry Eye Management Map
Monday, March 23 2026 | 10 h 58 min | News
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have introduced the Dry Eye Management Map, a new online interactive tool designed to help optometrists evaluate and manage dry eye disease in clinical practice.
Launched as part of the organizations’ multi-year partnership supporting professional education, the tool is intended to guide optometrists through dry eye management using the latest TFOS DEWS III guidance. According to WCO and Alcon, the platform allows clinicians to select from three categories of underlying dry eye drivers — tear film deficiencies, eyelid anomalies, and ocular surface abnormalities — along with related sub-drivers to generate potential management options.
The tool also includes standard and advanced testing options and produces a concise summary report outlining recommended and clinician-selected management pathways. A built-in email function allows the report to be shared for later review or added to patient records.
At launch, the Dry Eye Management Map is available in English, with additional languages expected in the coming months. The resource complements the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, a multilingual tool that follows a three-step approach to dry eye care: mitigation, measurement, and management.
WCO President Cindy Tromans said the tool will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians and educators worldwide, while Carla Mack of Alcon said it is designed to support evidence-based clinical decision-making and more personalized patient care.
WCO and Alcon said their dry eye education initiative is now in its fifth year and continues to expand its range of professional resources.
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