The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a video-series to help eyecare professionals (ECPs) understand and apply recommendations from the recently published Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society, Dry Eye Workshop III (TFOS DEWS III) report.  

The segments feature renowned Professors Jennifer Craig, Lyndon Jones and James Wolffsohn, all of whom were part of the TFOS DEWS III steering committee and have been key contributors to the WCO-Alcon initiative. The videos summarise the overall report, review the diagnostic methodology section and highlight elements of the management and therapy report. 

“It’s crucial that ECPs stay up to date on the latest research and findings, yet we recognise that the pace of life may get in the way of reading TFOS DEWS III in its entirety,” said Dr Cindy Tromans, president of WCO. “This compact video series is easily digestible, creating an important resource for clinicians and educators looking to continuously improve their practice using the most recent evidence.” 

The release of the videos follows the launch of the Dry Eye Management Map, an online interactive tool designed by the partnership to assist optometrists in navigating dry eye disease management. It merges ease of use with the latest TFOS DEWS III guidance, quickly generating applicable management approaches based on evidence-based options.  

ECPs also have free access to the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, which uses a three-step approach – mitigation, measurement and management – to help them support patients living with dry eye.