World Council of Optometry and Alcon Release New Version of Dry Eye Wheel

Published on June 18, 2026
ST. LOUIS—The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon announced they have released a new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, which has been updated with the latest recommendations from the recently published Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop III (TFOS DEWS III) report. The wheel helps eyecare professionals worldwide support patients with dry eye using the three steps of mitigation, measurement and management, the announcement said, and these updates reflect the inclusion of dry eye etiological drivers, the OSDI-6 symptomatology questionnaire, and some new and refined management options. The Dry Eye Wheel is available to access for free here.
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