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OD and MD communication for optimal care

OD and MD communication for optimal care

General Principles of Treatment of DED

General Principles of Treatment of DED

Standard testing and assessment for DED

Standard testing and assessment for DED

Diagnosis and overlooking asymptomatic patients with DED

Diagnosis and overlooking asymptomatic patients with DED

Consequences and epidemiology of untreated dry eye

Consequences and epidemiology of untreated dry eye

Introduction and overview

Introduction and overview

S. Wade Kimmell, OD on the importance of updated Glaucoma, OSD and dry eye treatments

S. Wade Kimmell, OD on the importance of updated Glaucoma, OSD and dry eye treatments

Dry Eye Patient (A)

Dry Eye Patient (A)

Dry Eye Patient (B)

Dry Eye Patient (B)

Ileana Abreu describes approaches taken by OCLI technicians for dry eye screening, counseling patients about branded versus generic medications, and addressing medication cost and substitution concerns.

The Technician’s Role

CME Content

AREDS3 and Beyond: The Scientific Basis for B Vitamin Nutritional Supplementation in AMD

In-Person + Virtual Event

AREDS3 and Beyond: The Scientific Basis for B Vitamin Nutritional Supplementation in AMD

September 13, 2026

EyeCon 2026

EyeCon 2026

September 26, 2026

Join Us at The Ophthalmology Meeting This October in New Orleans

In-Person + Virtual Event

Join Us at The Ophthalmology Meeting This October in New Orleans

October 9-11, 2026

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Fall 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Fall 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

John Kitchens, MD; Michael W. Stewart, MD

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - California

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - California

Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - NYC Metro

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - NYC Metro

Deep Parikh, MD

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - Florida

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - Florida

Carl J. Danzig, MD, FASRS

When Mites Meet Their Match: Empowering Patients With Targeted Treatment for 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘹 Blepharitis

When Mites Meet Their Match: Empowering Patients With Targeted Treatment for 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘹 Blepharitis

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Pierce Kenworthy, OD, FAAO; Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

The Presbyopia-Correcting and Toric IOL Playbook: Game-Changing Surgical Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes

The Presbyopia-Correcting and Toric IOL Playbook: Game-Changing Surgical Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS

More News

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

November 18th 2020

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

November 18th 2020

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

November 18th 2020

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

November 18th 2020

Treatments for aqueous dry eye

ByBrooke Henson, Editor,Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO,Marguerite McDonald, MD,Eric Donnenfeld, MD,Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO

November 18th 2020

Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO, shares some in-office procedures for dry eye and the patient resistance with high cost.

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

November 18th 2020

Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO, identifies the preferred treatment options for meibomian gland dysfunction.

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

November 18th 2020

Eric Donnenfeld, MD, and Marguerite McDonald, MD, discuss the role of nutritional supplements as well as antibiotics in dry eye management.

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

November 18th 2020

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

November 18th 2020

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

November 18th 2020

Transcript: OD test drives meibographer, shares pros and cons

ByMelanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO,Brooke Henson, Editor

November 18th 2020

Video: Optometry Times® news summary 11/15/2020

ByGretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director

November 13th 2020

Optometry news update

Think about the blink: Part 1

ByJill K. Showalter, OD

November 12th 2020

Blink rate and completeness matter most for comfort

Pipeline: New therapies to come for debilitating eye diseases

ByGretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director,Bernard Gilly, PhD

November 12th 2020

New drug from Gensight Biologics hits pipeline

How to identify ptosis in clinical practice

BySusan Resnick, OD, FAAO, FSLS

November 9th 2020

A simple addition to the comprehensive exam can make a big difference for patients

5 communication strategies for dry eye patients

ByKatherine M. Mastrota, OD, MS, FAAO, DipABO

November 8th 2020

Ocular surface disease is chronic, and collaborative care is key to treatment success

2 factors that increase risk of microbial keratitis in contact lens wearers

ByBenjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

November 7th 2020

New study looks at patient lifestyle and hygiene risk factors for corneal infection

How one OD incorporates new contact lens technology in his practice

ByDavid Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA

November 6th 2020

Will new contact lens technology bring about better patient care?

Myopia control data and whats to come with Dr. Noel Brennan

ByBrooke Henson, Editor

October 29th 2020

What the data shows on myopia management

Eysuvis FDA approved for dry eye treatment

ByBrooke Henson, Editor

October 27th 2020

Kala Pharmaceuticals to distribute first ocular corticosteroid for short-term treatment of dry eye

Optometry Times® news summary 10/25/2020

ByBrooke Henson, Editor

October 26th 2020

Assistant Editor Brooke Beery shares news updates for October 25, 2020.

Video: Optometry Times® news summary 10/25/2020

ByBrooke Henson, Editor

October 25th 2020

Optometry news update

Video: Myopia control data and what’s to come with Dr. Noel Brennan

ByGretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director,Noel Brennan, BOptom, MScOptom, PhD, FAAO

October 20th 2020

What the data shows on myopia management

Medical optometry and comprehensive eye care

ByScott Schachter, OD

October 19th 2020

Eye physicals should be full-scope

4 vision-related causes of contact lens discomfort

ByErin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO

October 16th 2020

Dry eye or ocular surface disease is not the only reason patients drop out of contact lens wear

Trending on Optometry Times - Clinical News & Expert Optometrist Insights

Beyond the tear film: The emerging role of periocular rehabilitation in comprehensive dry eye care

"Do not dismiss these children": Dr Lotfi Merabet's message on CVI

From Paper to Clinic, Episode 7: GLP-1s and idiopathic intracranial hypertension

DOT spectacle lens wear count ascends to 2 million pairs worldwide

Takeaways from this week in optometry: August 31-September 4