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"Signs Compared to Symptoms
• Unfortunately, there is poor correlation between dry eye patient’s reports and clinical
signs: (Supported by earlier studies)
• Reports of discomfort with minimal clinical signs or indications"
Treating and Managing Dry Eye
Listen to Your Patient!
• If they feel the condition is serious, you must treat it in that manner
• Even if the clinical signs would indicate the condition seems less serious than reported,
judge the treatment needed by the patient’s responses and complaints
• Go beyond what other professionals are doing and specialize in treating the dry eye patient
"Signs Compared to Symptoms
• Unfortunately, there is poor correlation between dry eye patient’s reports and clinical
signs: (Supported by earlier studies)
• Reports of discomfort with minimal clinical signs or indications"
Treating and Managing Dry Eye
Listen to Your Patient!
• If they feel the condition is serious, you must treat it in that manner
• Even if the clinical signs would indicate the condition seems less serious than reported,
judge the treatment needed by the patient’s responses and complaints
• Go beyond what other professionals are doing and specialize in treating the dry eye patient