Dry Eye

Educating patients about the importance of consistent care is key.

An expert underscores the importance of a comprehensive dry eye examination and offers insights on distinguishing it from neurotrophic keratitis.

An expert examines a case involving a young male patient interested in LASIK treatment but facing meibomian gland atrophy.

An expert discusses the key considerations for addressing dry eye in a patient who has undergone multiple ocular procedures.

An expert presents a case of dry eye in a patient who has undergone several eye surgeries and now requires cataract surgery.

Clinicians must screen, diagnose, and manage for effective treatment.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the use of specialty lenses vs glasses in some patients, as well as approaches to managing the symptoms of dry eye disease.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, presents a patient case of a 67-year-old woman with dry eye disease and a history of radial keratotomy (RK) surgery.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, shares considerations from a patient case, highlighting diagnostic tools in dry eye disease as well as the ability of the patient to use medication.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, presents the case of a 42-year-old female patient with dry eye disease who has discomfort using eyedrops.

Walgreens Boots Allianc Inc. and CVS Health are among the companies the FDA sent letters to for violating federal law.

According to Bausch + Lomb, MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is the first prescription eye drop that targets tear evaporation.

The study examines the effectiveness of PL9643 for the treatment of patients with dry eye disease.

According to the company, full enrollment anticipated by first week of September. The phase 2 trial is designed as potential registration trial with pre-specified primary efficacy endpoints covering both a sign and symptom of DED.

The organization says to stop using Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez MSM drops immediately due to bacterial contamination, fungal contamination, or both.

For clinicians, the evolution of treatment is as much a responsibility as an opportunity.

Treating the meibomian glands and lifestyle changes are among some of the treatment methods.

Lead author Sean Paul, MD, reports radiofrequency treatment in conjunction with expression of the meibomian glands reduces the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the significance of a multifactorial treatment approach for dry eye, especially in patients concurrently using other eye drops or contact lenses, and advocates for ocular sparing therapies when needed.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, reviews a challenging case involving a patient with advanced glaucoma on multiple medications, grappling with multifactorial dry eye.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, shares her comprehensive examination and treatment approach, underscoring the importance of tailoring treatments based on the individual's dry eye evaluation.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, presents a patient case referred for ocular surface optimization in preparation for cataract surgery.

John Sheppard, MD, explains the potential harm caused by over-the-counter artificial tears with preservatives on the ocular surface and discusses innovative ocular-sparing treatments that stimulate tear production.

John Sheppard, MD, reviews the case of a 63-year-old male with evaporative dry eye, facing challenges in managing his symptoms using over-the-counter artificial tears.

John Sheppard, MD, discusses the impact of continuous contact lens use on dry eye, often masking its signs, and explores treatment strategies for patients using contact lenses.

John Sheppard, MD, presents a dry eye case involving a 48-year-old female patient who has been using contact lenses for approximately three decades.

Treatment requires a systematic, multifaceted approach to improve outcomes.

Physicians ask the right questions and take an aggressive approach to treatment.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss their preferred clinical diagnostic tools and tests to evaluate patients for dry eye disease (DED) and strategies for educating patients on their results.