9th International Eye and Vision Congress

Ocular Surface Health and Dry Eye Management

One of the notable innovations in this field is the refinement of tear film assessment techniques. Tear breakup time (TBUT), a method used to measure how long tears remain stable on the eye's surface, provides valuable insights into tear film stability. Additionally, tear osmolarity measurements offer a quantifiable metric for evaluating the concentration of dissolved particles in tears, aiding in the diagnosis of dry eye severity.

In the realm of treatment, an array of options has emerged, ranging from advanced artificial tears to novel therapeutic interventions. For those with evaporative dry eye resulting from meibomian gland dysfunction, LipiFlow therapy has gained prominence. This innovative treatment applies localized heat and gentle pressure to the eyelids, effectively unclogging blocked meibomian glands and restoring the lipid layer of the tear film.