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Quality of Life & Patient Reported Outcomes in Dry Eye Disease
Panelists underscore the importance of patient education in improving treatment adherence.
EP: 1.Overview of Dry Eye Disease (DED) Causes and Treatments
EP: 2.Adverse Events & Existing Treatment Options for Dry Eye Disease
EP: 3.Navigating Different Subtypes of Dry Eye Disease
EP: 4.Assessing Efficacy of Treatment Through Patient-Reported Outcomes
EP: 5.Updating Formularies: Considerations for Dry Eye Disease
EP: 6.Assessing the Economic Burden of Under Diagnosed Dry Eye Disease
EP: 7.Identifying Key Socioeconomic Burdens Associated with Dry Eye Disease
EP: 8.Resource Allocation in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
EP: 9.Quality of Life & Patient Reported Outcomes in Dry Eye Disease
EP: 10.Annual Health Care Costs of Managing Dry Eye Disease
EP: 11.Novel Treatments Targeting Symptoms & Causes of Dry Eye Disease
EP: 12.Evaluating Treatment Outcomes in Dry Eye Disease
EP: 13.Evaluating Economic Impact of Emerging Therapies for Dry Eye Disease
EP: 14.Concluding Thoughts on the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
This is a video synopsis/summary of a Stakeholder Summit involving:
Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA; Jai G. Parekh, MD, MBA; and Alexander Kabiri, OD.
Kabiri discusses the significant impact of dry eye disease (DED) on quality of life, including higher rates of depression compared to other ocular conditions. Red, irritated eyes also affect self-image and enjoyment of activities. Patient perspectives on DED help identify educational gaps for improved adherence.
Haumschild then asks about strategies to improve DED adherence. Parekh notes the value of direct-to-consumer DED awareness campaigns in informing patients and driving inquiries regarding specialty care. Education around DED encompasses digital patient communities, eye care team counseling, pharmacy staff, professional societies, and industry. With DED’s rising prominence, education helps prevent misinformation, empowers patients to seek appropriate treatment, and facilitates proper self-management for better outcomes.
Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMCÒ editorial staff.
