DED Outlook: Understanding the Disease and Treatments on the Horizon

DED Outlook: Understanding the Disease and Treatments on the Horizon is organized by Evolve Medical Education (EME) LLC.

Release Date: May 11, 2021
Expiration Date: May 05, 2023

Description:
As new and novel approaches to the treatment of dry eye come to fruition, it is important for eye care providers to stay up to date regarding the options available for rapid symptom relief and for individualizing treatment regimens for their patients. This educational webinar will focus on those topics and more, including data on the significance of the trigeminal nerve in ocular surface disorders.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
• Summarize the mechanism of action of dry eye disease (DED)
• Describe the significance of the trigeminal nerve in ocular surface disorders
• Evaluate the impact that chronic diseases, certain medications, and ocular surgery can have on the health of the ocular surface
• Compare the current and potential future treatments for DED.