5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Patient compliance is crucial for effective eye care, as non-compliance leads to poorer outcomes and increased healthcare costs.

• 2

  Factors contributing to non-compliance include complex regimens, side effects, lack of understanding, and financial constraints.

• 3

  Improving patient adherence requires simplifying treatment plans, enhancing education, and fostering strong patient-provider relationships.

• 4

  Setting clear expectations about dry eye disease and its management can help patients understand their condition and improve adherence.

• 5

  Clinicians should advocate for patients by minimizing access barriers and ensuring effective communication to enhance treatment compliance.