The ADES Dry Eye Definition was published this month in the Ocular Surface.

“Dry eye is a multifactorial disease characterized by unstable tear film causing a variety of symptoms and/or visual impairment, potentially accompanied by ocular surface damage.”

–The definition stresses instability of the tear film as well as the importance of visual impairment, highlighting an essential role for TFBUT assessment.–

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Motoko Kawashima