Dry eye course

Moorfields optometry education team are delighted to present the Dry eye course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals.

This is targeted at clinicians working in primary or secondary care who are interested in learning more about diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the ocular dryness and lacrimal dysregulation. All participants of the course should be proficient in the use of slit lamp biomicroscope and be registered with a regulatory body (e.g. GMC, GOC, NMC, HCPC).

Course structure

This full day, in-person course will deliver a range of lectures from experts working across all aspects of dry eye and watery eye management within Moorfields Eye Hospital. This programme will be taught by a mixture of consultant ophthalmologists, hospital optometrists and an experienced optometrist leading an established dry eye clinic.

Lectures on the current evidence and practice for dry eye assessment and treatment

- Delegates will be taken through ways to assess patients and be made aware of the importance of classifying dry eye in order to best direct management and ensure the best outcome for the patients. The lectures will also highlight the importance of treatment of dry eye in line with the diagnosed cause. There are a range of treatments available for dry eye dependent on the severity of the condition and delegates will be made aware of how to treat this in community practice and when it is best to refer for further medical intervention.

Case studies presentation and discussion workshop from a senior hospital optometrist

- Case-based discussion of patients presenting with dry eye disease in the Hospital Eye Service (HES) including causes, clinical signs, treatment, and management options. The case studies aim to allow delegates to gain insight into the signs, symptoms and management of dry eye and when it is appropriate to refer to the hospital eye service. Emphasis on medical treatment of dry eye disease in the HES will be described. The scenarios will highlight the best management depending on the symptoms that the patient presents with and will illustrate the importance of knowing your limitations and when to seek further help. The scenarios will also demonstrate the procedures used to investigate dry eye and how to correctly interpret the results.

Practical workshops in punctal plug and lacrimal syringing

- The workshops will include short presentations from an Ophthalmologist to demonstrate the use of both punctum plugs and lacrimal syringing as techniques in the management of dry eye. The workshops will highlight the benefits and risks associated with both techniques. Delegates will be given the opportunity to perform the procedure on a volunteer under supervision.

Lecture on how to set up a dry eye clinic within your own practice

- The lecture will focus on how to manage various severities of dry eye within the community setting. Delegates will be shown how the best tests and instrumentation to have in practice in order to diagnose, identify a cause and treat patients effectively. This lecture will also highlight the importance of knowing the limits of practitioner competence and being aware of when patients with more severe or complex dry eye should be referred for further medical intervention. 

The day will include opportunities for networking and discussion, lunch and refreshments will also be provided. 

At the end of the course, you will obtain a Moorfields Education certificate of participation. CPD points for those registered with the GOC will be available. 

The next dates for the course will be as follows:

• Thursday 1 October 2026 [Fully Booked]
• Thursday 14 January 2027
• Monday 25 January 2027

Bookings will open shortly.