5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Presbyopic patients are at increased risk for dry eye disease (DED), necessitating diagnosis and treatment during presbyopia consultations.

• 2

  A healthy ocular surface is essential for optimal visual acuity, impacting the effectiveness of presbyopia treatment options.

• 3

  Basic diagnostic testing for DED includes questionnaires like OSDI-6, corneal staining, tear break-up time, and Schirmer’s test.

• 4

  Multifocal contact lenses can exacerbate DED by disrupting the natural tear film, highlighting the need for ocular surface evaluation.

• 5

  Increased awareness of presbyopia may lead to more frequent eye exams, providing opportunities to assess ocular surface health.