Objective:

To optimize contact lens success in patients with dry eye disease (DED) for eyecare practitioners.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• DED affects millions and can significantly impair quality of life.
• Contact lenses may exacerbate symptoms of DED due to disruption of the tear film.
• Successful contact lens wear requires effective management of DED.
• Lid wiper epitheliopathy is common in symptomatic contact lens wearers.
• Point-of-care metrics can help identify patients at risk for contact lens intolerance.

Interpretation:

Effective management of DED is crucial for successful contact lens wear, requiring a tailored combination of treatment and appropriate lens selection.

Limitations:

• Variability in individual responses to treatments.
• Potential for misdiagnosis between evaporative and aqueous-deficient DED, particularly in mixed cases.

Conclusion:

Addressing DED before and during contact lens fitting, through tailored strategies, is essential for improving patient comfort and lens wear success.

Sources:

• TFOS DEWS III Report
Source

Based on findings from:

When Dry Eye Meets Contact Lenses

ELISE KRAMER, OD, FAAO. Contact Lens Spectrum, 2025.

https://www.clspectrum.com/issues/2025/november_december/when-dry-eye-meets-contact-lenses

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