Dry eye disease (DED) is a common, chronic, multifactorial disorder of the tear film and ocular surface that leads to ocular discomfort, visual disturbance, and potential surface damage.
Dry eye disease occurs when the tear film is unstable or insufficient to maintain a healthy ocular surface. This can be due to:
Dry eye is now recognised as an inflammatory disease, not just a lubrication problem
Dry eye often has more than one cause and can affect both comfort and vision. A cornea specialist ophthalmologist focuses on the surface of the eye, where dry eye occurs, and has specialist training in identifying the underlying causes and providing effective, targeted treatments rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.