Dry eye education partnership formed

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have partnered to create educational content and increase understanding of dry eye disease among optometrists.

Peter Hendicott, president of the WCO, said: ‘By raising the conversation around dry eye, the eye care community can collectively improve outcomes from a condition that can significantly affect people’s vision and lives.’

The WCO and Alcon said the programme will include insight from dry eye experts, a simplification of the latest research and easy-to-implement educational materials.

Carla Mack, global head of professional affairs at Alcon, added: ‘We’re excited to help more optometrists access the latest data and world-class faculty so that more patients who suffer from dry eye disease find treatment and relief.’