Dry eye signs may signal risk for diabetic foot ulcers
October 2, 2019
I practice in a multidisciplinary setting where professional collaborative engagement of all medical specialties is highly valued and practiced on a daily basis.
Katherine M. Mastrota, MS, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
As seen on TV: Doing harm, not help, to the ocular surface
September 25, 2019
An interesting ophthalmologic emergency room (ER) study found that 40.5 percent of the patients who reported to the ER for an eye-related condition used a self-prescribed therapy to solve their eye problems.1
Explore the relationship between dry eye and sleep
June 29, 2019
In the April 2017 issue (“How sleep affects the ocular surface”) I explored the relationship between sleep and dry eye/ocular surface dease.
Know the connection between vitamin D and dry eye disease
March 15, 2019
I am fortunate to practice in a setting where my patient’s full medical and drug therapy is readily available.
How to recognize and manage digital eye strain
December 10, 2018
Digital eye strain (also referred to as computer vision syndrome [CVS], is a condition characterized by visual disturbance and/or ocular discomfort related to the use of digital devices.
Hidradenitis suppurativa masquerades as blepharitis
October 16, 2018
A recent patient’s medical history revealed that he suffered from hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This was not the first time that I encountered a patient with this unusual dermatologic pathology.
Eyelid taping may offer temporary alternative to blepharoplasty
June 26, 2018
As people age, the desire to eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin increases. Blepharoplasty has become a popular option amongst the aging population, but some believe eyelid taping may be able to yield the same results.
Demodex may be beneficial to humans
March 22, 2018
Demodex has been associated with inflammation of the lid margin and eyelash loss in patients. Take a closer look at mites and microorganisms to consider if, in moderation, they may be beneficial.
Using precision medicine for dry eye
December 20, 2017
The Precision Medicine Initiative offers a model to customize treatment for each individual patient. Katherine M. Mastrota, MS, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO explains why using precision medicine to treat dry eye disease can be beneficial for the OD and patient.
How vaping affects the ocular surface
October 13, 2017
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices designed to deliver nicotine in a solution rather than smoke without tobacco combustion. Perceived by consumers as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are aggressively marketed as lifestyle-choice consumables.
