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Review
. 2018 Dec 19:7:F1000 Faculty Rev-1952.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.16468.1. eCollection 2018.

What's new in dry eye disease diagnosis? Current advances and challenges

Shruti Aggarwal  1 , Anat Galor  1   2
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Review

What's new in dry eye disease diagnosis? Current advances and challenges

Shruti Aggarwal et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Dry eye disease (DED) is a commonly encountered condition in general ophthalmology practice and imparts a significant socioeconomic burden. Despite its prevalence, there remain challenges regarding its diagnosis and management. A major reason behind these challenges is the fact that DED represents an umbrella term that encompasses many different underlying conditions and pathophysiological mechanisms. The purpose of this article is to highlight aspects of DED pathophysiology and focus on targeted diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to this multifactorial, chronic condition.

Keywords: Dry eye disease.

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No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.

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