September 6th 2022
FDA-approved steroid offers short-term relief for ocular surface inflammation.
Cosmetic dangers: Part 3-Keep patients informed, report cosmetic problems
May 10th 2018In the final part of her three-part series on cosmetic dangers, Tracy Schroeder-Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, explains the importance of keeping patients informed of cosmetic dangers and how to properly report cosmetic problems.
Substance P: Dry eye and allergy’s mixed signal or missing link?
September 6th 2017Inflammation may lead to heightened peripheral sensitization and stimulation through a developing concept in which neuroimmune cross-talk causes the confounding interplay of both signs and symptoms in dry eye and allergic disease.
Epicutaneous immunotherapy may transform allergy treatment
July 19th 2017As an allergy sufferer myself, I tend to pore over the journals and literature to learn what new exciting technologies may be on the horizon. When I came across epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT), my mind went in a multitude of different directions about the endless possibilities for both systemic and ocular allergy management.
Surviving allergy season as a contact lens wearer
February 15th 2017Depending on where you live, spring is here-or at least on its way. It’s the time of year to thaw out along with the trees, grass, and flowers. With spring comes our promise to get ourselves into shape for the summer, and life gets busier with more outdoor activities for the whole family.