Dry Eye

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.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss dry eye disease and the various approaches clinicians can take to treat the disease in part 4 of the Viewpoints Podcast.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss dry eye disease and the various approaches clinicians can take to treat the disease in part 3 of the Viewpoints Podcast.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss dry eye disease and the various approaches clinicians can take to treat the disease in the second part of the Viewpoints Podcast.

In this podcast, Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss dry eye disease and the various approaches clinicians can take to treat the disease.

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.

In this podcast episode, Ophthalmology Times' co-chief medical editors Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, delve into the clinical nuances of Demodex blepharitis. Through personal anecdotes, they stress its underrecognized gravity and discuss diagnostic cues like collarettes. The experts share their enthusiasm for improved treatments, echoing the transformative impact seen in dry eye care.

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.