Often, optometrists approach dry eye from a narrow point of view, diagnosing and treating locally in an effort to achieve immediate results. However, this paradigm is inherently flawed because eyecare professionals are increasingly recognizing the need to assess dry eye as a potential manifestation of a systemic concern. Approaching dry eye from a systemic standpoint can potentially benefit patients in the long term and improve the quality of care we provide. Here are a few key considerations that should be made when assessing dry eye as a potential systemic symptom.
By Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
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