1. TFOS Ambassadors

Uzbekistan

Ulugbek Rasulovich Karimov

Dr. Ulugbek Karimov is an experienced ophthalmologist with 26 years of clinical practice in Uzbekistan and currently serves at Gulistan Koz Eye Clinic while also working as a consultant in the Ophthalmology Department of the Gulistan Medical Cluster. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in clinical research, contributing to more than 120 studies and publications focused on cataract, glaucoma, ocular trauma, refractive surgery, ocular surface diseases (OSD), strabismus, and oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Karimov has played a leading role in organizing and participating in regional screening programs for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors, helping to improve early detection and access to eye care services. In addition, he has served as a sponsor and consultant for clinical trials in glaucoma, further supporting advancements in ophthalmic research and patient care.
 
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24 July

TFOS CALLS ON THE WORLD TO BLINK DURING DRY EYE AWARENESS MONTH!

From the World Cup to Everyday Life, Healthy Vision Helps Us All Reach Our Goals July is Dry Eye Awareness Month, a timely reminder that every great goal begins with clear vision! Whether you're a footballer competing in the World Cup, a student preparing for an exam, a surgeon in the operating room, a parent driving children to school, or someone simply navigating daily life, healthy vision is essential for focus, precision, confidence, and performance. With global attention focused on the World Cup, the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) is encouraging people to think...

20 April

TFOS Guidelines

Ocular surface disease (OSD)—including dry eye disease, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, conjunctival inflammation, and cicatrizing ocular surface disorders—is one of the most common and underrecognized factors affecting the success of eye surgery (e.g., refractive, cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, retina, and oculoplastic). Conversely, optimizing the ocular surface is one of the most effective, modifiable strategies for enhancing surgical success across all ophthalmic subspecialties. And the central clinical principle appears to be universal: elective eye surgery...

17 April

EssilorLuxottica Partners with TFOS to Advance Ocular Surface Health Worldwide

TFOS is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care and eyewear. This collaboration will support shared efforts to elevate awareness, education, and scientific progress in tear film and ocular surface health worldwide. By combining TFOS’s expertise in evidence-based consensus and professional education with EssilorLuxottica’s global reach and innovation capabilities, the partnership aims to help improve standards of care for patients affected by dry eye disease and related ocular surface conditions. Together, TFOS and EssilorLuxottica...

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