The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released an updated version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, incorporating recommendations from the recently published Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop III report.
The free online tool is designed to help eye care professionals support patients with dry eye disease using three steps: mitigation, measurement and management.
The updated WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel includes dry eye etiological drivers, the OSDI-6 symptomatology questionnaire, and new and refined management options.
The latest version complements the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Management Map, an online interactive tool developed to assist eye care professionals in navigating dry eye disease management. Both resources are available in several languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish, with additional languages expected to follow.
The organizations note that while the tools are intended to support clinical decision-making, optometrists retain full medical judgment and remain responsible for determining the appropriate course of care.
“Clinicians and educators who use the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel as part of their daily practice can be assured that it reflects the most current consensus recommendations from the world’s top experts,” said Cindy Tromans, BSc (Hons), PhD, FEAOO, president of WCO.
The broader WCO Alcon Dry Eye initiative website also includes a three-video series to help eye care professionals better understand the TFOS DEWS III recommendations. The videos summarize the overall report, review the diagnostic methodology section, and highlight elements of the management and therapy report.
“Advancing the understanding and management of Dry Eye Disease remains a core priority for Alcon, driven by scientific innovation and meaningful collaboration,” said Dr. Carla Mack, Global Head of Professional Education and Development at Alcon. “Ahead of the Dry Eye Awareness Month, we are proud to introduce and support eye care professionals around the world with interactive easy-to-use resources like the Dry Eye Wheel, designed to help improve how this complex condition is diagnosed and managed.”
According to the announcement, dry eye disease is a chronic and painful condition, with reports increasing alongside factors such as greater use of technology, environmental triggers and an aging population. Nearly 1.6 billion people worldwide are estimated to experience dry eye disease every day.
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