Empowering individuals affected by Dry Eyes
through Awareness, Education, Prevention and Resources
Empowering individuals affected by Dry Eyes
through Awareness, Education, Prevention and Resources
Welcome to World Dry Eye Foundation ("WDEF")
About Dry Eye Disease ("DED")
Dry eye disease is a widespread epidemic impacting millions worldwide. Its rise can be attributed to increased screen time, an aging population, and environmental factors, among others. As a largely overlooked condition, it requires greater awareness and proactive management to reduce its growing prevalence.
Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals with dry eye disease through awareness, education, prevention, and support.
Vision
We imagine a future where dry eye disease is effectively diagnosed and routinely managed, and the prevalence and impact of dry eye symptoms are significantly reduced.
Values
Compassion. Empowerment. Impact. Integrity.
At the World Dry Eye Foundation, our core values guide everything we do. We believe in COMPASSION, treating everyone affected by dry eye with empathy and understanding.
We are committed to EMPOWERMENT, providing individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to take control of their eye health.
We strive for IMPACT, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected and in the broader community.
And we uphold INTEGRITY, ensuring transparency, ethical practices, and accountability in all our efforts.
These values form the foundation of our mission to improve eye health worldwide.
Our Mission
1. Raise AWARENESS
2. EDUCATE the public
2. EDUCATE the public
Millions of people suffer from DED, unaware that their symptoms are linked to a treatable medical issue. The World Dry Eye Foundation is dedicated to increasing awareness through targeted campaigns, initiatives, outreach efforts, and strategic partnerships.
2. EDUCATE the public
2. EDUCATE the public
2. EDUCATE the public
Our objective is to help you recognize symptoms early, understand risk factors, treatment options, and seek timely care. By providing educational material, we foster informed communities, promote routine eye exams, and prevent the condition from worsening, ultimately improving eye health worldwide.
3. PREVENT Dry Eye Disease ("DED")
Our goal is to prevent the onset and progression of dry eye disease by encouraging proactive eye health habits, providing self-assessment tools, and sharing practical guides and tips for maintaining and improving eye health.
4. Compile RESOURCES
We aim to be your support hub for dry eye management with research updates, a healthcare provider directory, and medication and treatment information.