This handbook is a concise easy-to-read practical guide that conveys the core knowledge
necessary to diagnose classify grade and manage dry eye disease effectively and efficiently.
A series of succinct informative chapters cover the following key topics: definition and
classification epidemiology office-based screening and diagnostics artificial tears medical
management surgical management and future directions. Current guidelines published studies
and the personal experience of internationally recognized dry eye experts are distilled into
practical tips that will be of value during daily clinical routine. Highlighted boxes are
included to emphasize the most important points or clinical pearls and tables and flow charts
will further assist the eye care practitioner in using the book as a quick reference. The
closing chapter presents case examples that build upon the instruction provided earlier in the
book by illustrating the optimal approach to diverse scenarios that may be encountered in the
clinic.
