Dry Eye Partnership Celebrates 5 Years

As innovations advance in dry eye therapy, the World Council of Optometry and Alcon continue to support optometric education.

By: Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management

Optometric Management March 27, 2026

5 Key Takeaways

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The partnership between the World Council of Optometry and Alcon focuses on advancing optometric education related to dry eye disease.
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Dry eye disease affects approximately 1.6 billion people globally, with optometrists often being the first point of care.
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The WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel is an interactive tool that helps clinicians create personalized care plans for dry eye management.
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Educational resources include webinars and infographics, designed to provide evidence-based guidance for diagnosing and treating dry eye.
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The partnership aims to integrate the latest scientific updates into practice, making them accessible in multiple languages for clinicians.

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Managing Editor

Affiliations: Optometric Management

Bio: Sarah Fackler serves as managing editor at Optometric Management. In this role, she writes and edits coverage for the publication, including reporting on clinical updates in optometry such as new medications for dry eye disease and presbyopia presented at major meetings including SECO.

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