Dry Eye

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.

Treatment requires a systematic, multifaceted approach to improve outcomes.

Experts conclude their discussion sharing clinical peals on the management of dry eye disease (DED) and how providers may invest in their practice to better screen and treat their patients.

Experts discuss their clinical approaches for co-managing patients with dry eye disease and how they educate patients and their providers about the disease.

Crystal Brimer, OD, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss two treatments, AZR-MD-001 and Reproxalap, that are in the pipeline to treat patients with dry eye disease (DED).

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss three new FDA-approved therapies for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED).

Experts offer their clinical expertise on managing patients with dry eye disease (DED) with concurrent procedural and pharmacological therapies and the importance of individualized care.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, provides her clinical advice on developing a treatment algorithm for patients with dry eye disease (DED).

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, and Crystal Brimer, OD, provide their clinical advice on managing patients with overlapping eye diseases that need surgical treatment.

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

Experts discuss key factors to consider when using anti-inflammatory agents to treat dry eye disease (DED).

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discusses various anti-inflammatory treatment options for dry eye disease (DED), such as cyclosporine, lifitegrast, and varenicline. In addition, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, provides an overview of the mechanism of action of lifitegrast and how it differs from cyclosporine.

Experts discuss various treatment approaches for patients with dry eye disease (DED). They also highlight the challenges and drawbacks of using artificial tears to treat DED.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss their preferred clinical diagnostic tools and tests to evaluate patients for dry eye disease (DED) and strategies for educating patients on their results.

Experts offer their clinical perspectives on the use of dry eye questionnaires as a method of screening for dry eye disease (DED).

Experts discuss the impact of dry eye disease (DED) on coexisting ocular conditions and their clinical experience managing these patients.

Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and how it can impact the quality of life for patients.

Influencers on TikTok claim the vegetable oil promotes eye health. However, ophthalmologists say the risks aren't worth any minimal benefits.

According to the companies, the divested assets will include Xiidra and SAF312, a potential therapy for chronic ocular surface pain. The deal is expected to close later this year.

As part of its effort, the company is kicking off a new social media campaign in July designed to increase the understanding of dry eye disease.

William B. Trattler, MD, highlights some of the novel therapies for dry eye that have recently been approved by the FDA, along with various treatment approaches that are in development.