5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Cutaneous rosacea and dry eye disease share multifactorial origins, including inflammatory and autoimmune mechanisms.

• 2

  Ocular rosacea affects 10% to 15% of cutaneous rosacea cases and can occur independently of skin involvement.

• 3

  Treatment options for rosacea include omega-3 supplementation, lifestyle changes, and various topical and oral medications.

• 4

  There is a need for evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of rosacea, particularly for oral and light-based therapies.

• 5

  Collaboration between dermatology and optometry is essential for effective management of patients with both skin and ocular symptoms.