March 20, 2024 For almost half a century, lacrimal occlusion with punctal or canalicular plugs have been used to treat dry eye disease.1 The primary indications for punctal plugs are moderate to severe aqueous deficiency
February 23, 2024 It has been well established that as we age, the risk of dry eye disease increases. Although we can’t alter the inevitability of aging, there are modifiable risk factors within our control,
January 23, 2024 When a patient has dry eye, dry mouth, and arthritis, it is important to evaluate for autoimmune disease. This includes Sjögren’s syndrome, a persistent autoimmune systemic disease involving the entire body that
December 20, 2023 When a patient complains about burning, dryness, and ocular pain, we often expect to see clinical signs that correlate. However, what happens when a patient has significant subjective complaints but the eye
November 21, 2023 We presume that patients will inform us about their dry eye symptoms when they experience them. However, there are instances where patients may report only blurry vision as a symptom, despite having
October 30, 2023 Over the past several years, we have seen many advances in the treatment of dry eye disease. While all these advances are wonderful for our patients, it can sometimes leave clinicians asking,
October 3, 2023 Many patients ask if there are modifications in their day-to-day activities that can help alleviate dry eye symptoms. While we have known for some time that lifestyle can impact the severity of
September 12, 2023 Since ocular surface disease is more prevalent as we age, it’s important to understand the different therapeutic options to treat this condition. One highly effective treatment is the use of amniotic membranes.
August 17, 2023 We are all aware of the importance of sleep and how it affects daily life, including dry eye disease (DED). A substantial 40% of American adults get fewer than seven hours of
July 17, 2023 With each passing year, more patients become presbyopic, with the oldest millennials (born 1981 to 1996) now crossing the 40s threshold. Millennials are now the largest adult cohort worldwide at 72.1 million,
June 20, 2023 Given that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, the timeless wisdom of the adage “you are what you eat” remains as relevant today as ever.1
April 28, 2023 Although ocular surface disease may appear to be merely a bothersome condition rather than a vision-threatening eye disease, there are several reasons why it is crucial to immediately start treating your patients
April 11, 2023 When we are asked how to build a dry eye clinic, the answer is easy. You already have one! Dry eye disease is the key reason that patients see their eye care
