Terms of Use
The conditions under which the content of this website is made available.
Purpose of this website
This website presents the work of WIDES, the World Interventional & Dry Eye Society: the Interventional Dry Eye clinical framework, the eTAO severity scoring system, and the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities associated with them. By browsing these pages you accept the terms set out below.
Intended audience and medical disclaimer
The content of this website is addressed to ophthalmologists and eye care professionals. It describes clinical concepts, diagnostic methods and therapeutic modalities for educational and scientific purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation for any individual patient, or a substitute for the clinical judgement of a qualified practitioner.
Patients and members of the public who reach these pages should not use them for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, and should consult a qualified eye care professional regarding their own condition.
Devices, technologies and trade names
Device names, trade names and technologies mentioned on this website belong to their respective manufacturers and are cited for scientific description only. Their mention does not constitute an endorsement, a commercial partnership or a claim of superiority, and does not replace the manufacturer's own instructions for use, regulatory clearances or contraindications, which always prevail.
Accuracy of the content
Dry eye disease is an evolving field. The information published here reflects the state of knowledge and of clinical practice at the time of writing. We take care to keep it accurate, but we give no warranty that it is complete, current or free of error, and we may amend it at any time without notice.
Intellectual property
The texts, diagrams, clinical images, logos and the overall design of this website are protected. The eTAO scoring system and the Interventional Dry Eye framework are the intellectual work of WIDES and of its chairman. Reproduction, republication or adaptation, in whole or in part, requires prior written permission, except for brief citation with a clear reference to the source.
Clinical images
Clinical photographs published on this website are used for scientific and educational illustration. They may not be extracted, reused or redistributed for any other purpose.
Links to other websites
Links to external resources are provided for convenience. We have no control over their content and accept no responsibility for it.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, WIDES accepts no liability for any decision taken, or any consequence arising, from the use of the information published on this website. Clinical responsibility for the care of a patient rests entirely with the treating practitioner.
Contact
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Last updated: 28 July 2026