Founded in 2000, The Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) is a world leader in eye health education headquartered in Boston that's dedicated to advancing the research, literacy and educational aspects of the scientific field of the eye’s surface. The TFOS network includes basic scientists, academic clinicians and industry representatives originating from more than 80 countries. The society has published The TFOS International Dry Eye Workshop (TFOS DEWS 2007), The TFOS International Report on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (TFOS MGD 2011), the TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort (TFOS CLD 2013) and the TFOS International Dry Eye Workshop Sequel (TFOS DEWS II). More information about TFOS, membership, conferences and these reports are available on our website at www.tearfilm.org.