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In the last contact lens department (see Look for small signs to prevent contact lens complications), I reviewed comp
Scott, Schachter, OD, shares his experience using an okra-based product called Zocular to treat patients with demodex blepharitis.
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.
New thoughts on managing anterior segment disease are prompting opportunities for a healthier ocular surface.
Corneal filaments frequently recur after removal, and resolution occurs only by treating the patient’s underlying inflammation. This case illustrates the need to move to atypical therapies, such as N-acetylcysteine.
Delusional parasitosis or Ekbom’s syndrome is a patient’s mistaken belief that he is infested by parasites such as mites, lice, fleas, spiders, worms, bacteria, or other organisms. Scott Schachter, OD, discusses the challenges ODs face when working with these patients.
Sometimes you just want to know what the experts do.
Scott Schachter, OD, discusses what you should do when demodex blepharitis treatment options fail.
The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) celebrated its 40th birthday June 9-11 at its 2017 clinical conference and exhibition in Liverpool, UK. Optometry Times was there to hear the latest and live tweet from the meeting.
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