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GuidelineBMC ophthalmology2024

Bridging the gap in managing dry eye disease: a consensus report by the Taiwan society of cataract and refractive surgeons.

Chi-Chin Sun, Shiuh-Liang Hsu, Chang-Min Liang, Yi-Yu Tsai, Pei-Yu Lin

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Chi-Chin SunSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Shiuh-Liang HsuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chang-Min LiangLiang's Eye Clinic, Penghu County, Taiwan.
Yi-Yu TsaiDepartment of Ophthalmology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. yiyutsai@seed.net.tw.
Pei-Yu LinDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. pylin@vghtpe.gov.tw.

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Abstract

backgroundAn impaired ocular surface presents substantial challenges in terms of planning for cataract surgery. As a multifactorial ocular disorder, dry eye disease (DED) is common in the general population and prevalent in patients scheduled for lens replacement surgery. Cataract surgery can exacerbate DED and worsen several ocular parameters. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of DED are vital to ensuring positive ophthalmic surgical outcomes. This consensus report of the Taiwan Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (TSCRS) regarding the management of DED before, during, and after cataract surgery highlights the gaps between clinical guidelines and several aspects of DED, including diagnostic testing, diagnostic criteria, and clinical practice treatment.

methodsAn expert panel of five specialists in the field of ophthalmology was recruited to develop consensus statements regarding the management of DED in both the general population and in patients undergoing cataract surgery in Taiwan. Two separate meetings of the five specialists, who were endorsed by the TSCRS, were convened for this purpose. A survey questionnaire consisting of binary or multiple-choice questions was developed through a consensus-driven formulation process. A percentage value was calculated for each statement, and a minimum of 60% agreement (equivalent to three out of five members) was required to achieve consensus. The second discussion meeting involved the presentation of the finalized consensus statements and concluded the consensus development process. Lastly, the finalized consensus statements were approved by all the experts, and the formulated recommendations for DED in the general population and prospective cataract surgery patients were accordingly presented.

resultsThe optimal algorithm for managing DED in the general population and in patients scheduled for cataract surgery was developed to address the unmet needs of this cohort in Taiwan.

conclusionThis report provides recommendations for managing dry eye disease. It is essential to screen and confirm DED through endorsed questionnaires and tests and then diagnose it. Treatment and management of DED should follow a stepwise approach. Screening and diagnosing DED is also recommended before cataract surgery. After cataract surgery, relatively aggressive treatment strategies are recommended to manage DED effectively.

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Cataract ExtractionConsensusDry Eye SyndromesHumansOphthalmologySocieties, MedicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTaiwanCataract surgeryConsensusDry eye diseaseOcular surface disordersOphthalmology

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