Dry Eye

At AAOpt, Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, and Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, discuss the intersection of dry eye and glaucoma.

Bausch + Lomb is gearing up for the American Academy of Optometry (AAOpt) annual meeting, which is poised to convene in New Orleans from Oct. 11-14, 2023.

Easy-to-use modality offers exciting benefits for patients.

An expert underscores the importance of a comprehensive dry eye examination and offers insights on distinguishing it from neurotrophic keratitis.

An expert examines a case involving a young male patient interested in LASIK treatment but facing meibomian gland atrophy.

An expert discusses the key considerations for addressing dry eye in a patient who has undergone multiple ocular procedures.

An expert presents a case of dry eye in a patient who has undergone several eye surgeries and now requires cataract surgery.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the use of specialty lenses vs glasses in some patients, as well as approaches to managing the symptoms of dry eye disease.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, presents a patient case of a 67-year-old woman with dry eye disease and a history of radial keratotomy (RK) surgery.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, shares considerations from a patient case, highlighting diagnostic tools in dry eye disease as well as the ability of the patient to use medication.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, presents the case of a 42-year-old female patient with dry eye disease who has discomfort using eyedrops.

According to Bausch + Lomb, MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is the first prescription eye drop that targets tear evaporation.

Dual-purpose therapeutics help patients with both conditions.

Knowing the approach to each step of ocular management can optimize patient vision.

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Treatment requires a systematic, multifaceted approach to improve outcomes.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the significance of a multifactorial treatment approach for dry eye, especially in patients concurrently using other eye drops or contact lenses, and advocates for ocular sparing therapies when needed.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, reviews a challenging case involving a patient with advanced glaucoma on multiple medications, grappling with multifactorial dry eye.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, shares her comprehensive examination and treatment approach, underscoring the importance of tailoring treatments based on the individual's dry eye evaluation.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, presents a patient case referred for ocular surface optimization in preparation for cataract surgery.

John Sheppard, MD, explains the potential harm caused by over-the-counter artificial tears with preservatives on the ocular surface and discusses innovative ocular-sparing treatments that stimulate tear production.

John Sheppard, MD, reviews the case of a 63-year-old male with evaporative dry eye, facing challenges in managing his symptoms using over-the-counter artificial tears.

John Sheppard, MD, discusses the impact of continuous contact lens use on dry eye, often masking its signs, and explores treatment strategies for patients using contact lenses.

John Sheppard, MD, presents a dry eye case involving a 48-year-old female patient who has been using contact lenses for approximately three decades.

Physicians ask the right questions and take an aggressive approach to treatment.

Managing dry eye disease often is key to patient comfort.

Combining simple and advanced methods can lead to optimal patient outcomes.

Approaching dry eye disease holistically will empower patients to take charge with personalized home health solutions.

Proper management results in better expectations, outcomes for patients.

Prevent Blindness aims to educate the public on dry eye through free resources including fact sheets and social media graphics for Dry Eye Awareness Month.