02/10/2026
๐ง Are patients adapting to dry eye symptoms rather than seeking care?
A multinational survey of more than 5,000 people found that almost one-third waited more than six months after symptom onset before consulting a healthcare professional.
More than 80% reported changing aspects of their daily lives because of dry eye, highlighting a potential disconnect between how patients perceive their symptoms and the impact those symptoms have.
Read more via Ophthalmology Times Europe
https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/addressing-geographic-variation-in-dry-eye-disease-care-requires-patient-centric-approaches