Dry Eye in DC is the Dry Eye Foundation’s first ever series of in-person events for Dry Eye Awareness Month.

Spread the word

Invite patients to join us in DC, July 11-12 or to watch the Symposium Livestream, July 12.

Order free literature for your practice!

Sponsor

Sponsor the Dry Eye Patient Symposium.

Sponsorship levels range from $100-$1,000. ECP sponsors will be gratefully acknowledged on the Dry Eye in DC page, via email and social media, and on our sponsor display at the event.

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Friday, July 11

Advocacy Day (7:00 am - 4:30 pm) Register by May 11
Patients and Doctors are invited to meet with their representatives to raise awareness about dry eye disease and the need for NEI funding. Advanced training is provided by the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR). Advocacy Day participants will also attend NAEVR’s Dry Eye Disease Congressional Briefing. Register here.

Reception (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Connect during our Dry Eye in DC Reception, sponsored by EyeCool Therapeutics.

Saturday, July 12

Patient Symposium (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

A full day of patient and doctor panel discussions, moderated by DEF. Sessions range from examining disease impact and problem-solving discussions (including mental health) to disease, diagnosis and treatment topics, a deep dive into "What works?" from both scientific and real-world perspectives, strategies for bridging communication gaps in the patient-doctor relationship, and what the future of DED holds. The symposium will be held in-person in DC and Livestreamed.

Sponsor the Patient Symposium
We will thank you (or your practice) on email and on signage at the Symposium.

Tell your patients!
Order free literature (brochures and cards) to invite your patients to this event.

Register for the Livestream (8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern)
Suggested donation: $25.

Venue information
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - National Mall
550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Group rate: $239/night + $15.95% tax. Book now.