Articles by Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO

Medical experts discuss treating neuropathic corneal conditions.

Medical experts discuss management of dry eye.

Medical experts discuss management of common corneal conditions.

Medical experts discuss recent advancements in imaging technologies and how they have improved the diagnosis and management of corneal conditions.

Medical experts discuss corneal sensitivity tests.

Medical experts discuss detecting corneal conditions in routine eye exams.

Medical experts discuss the need for early intervention in corneal conditions.

After a brief introduction, medical experts discuss differential diagnosis for common corneal conditions.

Ensure successful symptoms management with your patients.

Novel agents in the pipeline for DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Agents in the pipeline for DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Overlapping diseases and COVID-19's impact
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Counseling and formulary concerns for DED therapies
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Challenges in the management of DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Treatments for aqueous dry eye
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
In-office procedures and patient resistance for DED treatments
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
How to treat meibomian gland dysfunction
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
The role of nutritional supplements and antibiotics in DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Corticosteroids and Immunomodulators for the treatment of dry eye
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Review of artificial tears for DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
OD and MD communication for optimal care
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
General Principles of Treatment of DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Standard testing and assessment for DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Diagnosis and overlooking asymptomatic patients with DED
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Consequences and epidemiology of untreated dry eye
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Introduction and overview
ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO 
Contact lenses remains safe, but unwell patients may want to avoid them altogether

Avoid the confusion over adding intentional ocular surface disease services

Communication and education are highly correlated with better patient adherence and when ODs spend time connecting with contact lens wearers one-on-one, the degree to which patients follow contact lens recommendations increases. Establishing rapport, asking questions and sharing knowledge with contact lens patients is a great way to guarantee clinical success.

Convenience, comfort, value, function, and expectations all play a role.