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Dry Eye Dx and Tx: Rosacea: From Skin to Eye

Cutaneous rosacea and dry eye disease exhibit overlapping characteristics, raising the need for improved diagnosis and treatment strategies, especially for ocular manifestations.

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  • Roxanna Potter, OD

  • July 1, 2025

  • 4 min

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    Cutaneous rosacea and dry eye disease share multifactorial origins, including inflammatory and autoimmune mechanisms.

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    Ocular rosacea affects 10% to 15% of cutaneous rosacea cases and can occur independently of skin involvement.

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    Treatment options for rosacea include omega-3 supplementation, lifestyle changes, and various topical and oral medications.

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    There is a need for evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of rosacea, particularly for oral and light-based therapies.

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    Collaboration between dermatology and optometry is essential for effective management of patients with both skin and ocular symptoms.

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Dry Eye Dx and Tx: Rosacea: From Skin to Eye

  • by Roxanna Potter, OD

  • July 1, 2025

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