Managing Ocular Surface Disease

Early recognition of ocular surface disease may enable timely intervention with medications, procedures, and homecare practices, which may limit ocular surface damage and reduce patient symptom severity.

By
FRANK W. BOWDEN III, MD, FACS
October 1, 2025
6 min

Ophthalmic Professional

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Ocular surface disease (OSD) is the most common reason for office visits among eyecare professionals, causing discomfort and visual disturbances.
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There is often a poor correlation between patient symptom severity and clinical manifestations of OSD, leading to misattribution of symptoms.
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Improved understanding of tear film pathophysiology has enhanced disease awareness and management strategies among clinicians.
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Effective management of OSD requires a systematic diagnostic approach and targeted therapeutic interventions to restore tear film homeostasis.
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Recognizing OSD is essential for eyecare providers to enable timely interventions and limit ocular surface damage and patient symptoms.

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