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Full Synopsis

Management of Dry Eye

This film looks at four key areas in the management of dry eye:

1. Diagnosis of dry eye
2. Use of lid scrubs
3. Use of tear substitutes or supplements
4. Use of punctum plugs

Diagnosis of Dry Eye - this section looks at:

• identification of at risk and susceptible patient groups
• age and gender
• associated medical conditions
• medication
• environmental factors
• clinical diagnostic tests
• use of staining agents
• tear film/volume assessment
• the tearscope
• grids
• prism height measures

Use of lid scrubs - this section includes:

• the availability and role of heat compresses
• written guidelines suitable for patient instruction

Use of tear substitutes or supplements - this section includes:

• the availability and role of tear supplments
• topical local tea substitutes
• general systemic considerations

Use of punctum plugs - this section includes:

• the advantages and disadvantages of various plug designs
• the choice and application of a suitable plug including size and material considerations
• the practical skills necessary to obtain satisfactory results including insertion and removal, management of over-insertion
• instrument decontamination and infection control
• recommendations for effective aftercare

Learning Objectives

• To give the viewer clear instruction in the use of key techniques
• To provide detailed illustrations of instrumentation in use, including "what the optometrist should see".
• To demonstrate the necessary patient preparation, record keeping considerations, equipment calibration and maintenance and relevant health and safety issues involved in the management of dry eye.