Welcome to the International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye
Welcome to ISD-DE, the International Society for Watery and Dry Eyes.
AIMS: Advance Dacryology via this website, Membership, Educational Events and Biennial Congress.
Update from the outgoing ISD-DE President Jane Olver
We have successfully completed the XVth Congress held in Estonia – thank you all for attending this immensely successful meeting! It is now my pleasure as outgoing President to hand over to the new team for 2026 to 2028, as agreed at the AGM in Estonia.
Dr Kadi Palumaa (Estonia) becomes President, whilst I take my position as Immediate Past President for the next two years. It has been a pleasure and wonderful experience serving Members and non-Members alike over the last few years.
See August 2026 newsletter
From Ms Jane Olver, Immediate Past President ISD-DE
About ISD-DE
ISD-DE is for Ophthalmologists interested in Watering and Dry Eyes. Look out for announcements on this website over the next few months. Register for the regular Society Newsletter. We will regularly post updates and news on this website.
The Executive Committee will run Education Webinars, enlist World Region Representatives, update the Society logo, modernise the Society by-laws and constitution dating back to 1982, and become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
Membership Fees
To take up membership of ISD-DE and benefit from the reduced Congress registration fees. Applications are by CV and references for review by the Membership Advisory Committee. NB Early Bird Registration Deadline 6th April 2026
What is Dacryology?
Dacryology is the Science of Tears. It is about tears: production constituents, role, passage across the ocular surface, eyelid function lacrimal outflow passages, nasal space and mucosa, and beyond. We also advance research, clinical practice and surgery.
PAST CONGRESSES AMD MEETINGS:
XVth Congress of Dacryology and Dry Eye, Estonia, 17th to 19th June 2026
Organized by ISD-DE and the Estonian Society of Ophthalmology took place June 17–19, 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia, at the Alexela Concert Hall which in the heart of Tallinn, within walking distance of hotels and the historic Old Town. Local Organiser: Dr Kadi Palumaa, and incoming president 2026 to 2028.
See details at https://isd-de2026.eu/
The XIVth Congress 29th – 31st May 2024, London
29th – 31st May 2024 ISD-DE XIVth Congress: the Update Course on the Wednesday 29th May and the Scientific Meeting 30th and 31st May. Thank you all who participated from the organisers, led by Ms Jane Olver.
“The History of the International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye” and its Podcast Ms Jane Olver presentation at The NUH ISDDE SSOPRS Dacryology & Dry Eyes Symposium, Singapore, October 20th – 22nd October 2022, organised by Dr Gangadharar Sundar, Vice-President.
Educational EVENTS
If you would like to know more about ISD-DE and wish to sponsor ISD-DE Educational Webinars, please contact us via info@isd-de.org
American Journal of Ophthalmology
Special issue
TFOS DEWS III report
Last update 22 January 2026
TFOS DEWS III report
We look forward to your participation in ISD-DE.
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