5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Ocular surface disease (OSD) is the most common reason for office visits among eyecare professionals, causing discomfort and visual disturbances.

• 2

  There is often a poor correlation between patient symptom severity and clinical manifestations of OSD, leading to misattribution of symptoms.

• 3

  Improved understanding of tear film pathophysiology has enhanced disease awareness and management strategies among clinicians.

• 4

  Effective management of OSD requires a systematic diagnostic approach and targeted therapeutic interventions to restore tear film homeostasis.

• 5

  Recognizing OSD is essential for eyecare providers to enable timely interventions and limit ocular surface damage and patient symptoms.