Ocular Surface Review

A expert clinician gives step-by-step advice on how to care for dry eye and other chronic disorders of the ocular surface. By Paul M. Karpecki, OD

Shining the Slit Lamp on ADCs

ODs can greatly help ovarian cancer patients who are taking this advanced therapeutic agent, specifically Elahere.
03/15/2024

Not So Benign OSD

If your patient isn’t responding to treatment, look beyond the typical forms of ocular surface disease.
11/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

First of its Kind

Miebo now gives us a medication option that targets MGD and evaporative DED.
07/15/2023

Drink Up

Hydrating the whole body—not just the eyes—is key to improving the ocular surface.
05/15/2023

Toxic Work Environment

Be aware of certain glaucoma therapy options that could harm the ocular surface.
03/15/2023

Right Tool for the Job

These small but mighty instruments can help you better perform a number of procedures and will enhance your practice.
02/15/2023

Making the Grade

Studies show promising results for CyclASol, a new medication to treat DED that could be approved next year.
11/15/2022

Revisit a Steroid Alternative

Acthar Gel, an injectable therapy that activates melanocortin pathways, may be a saving grace for some of your patients.
09/15/2022

Upcoming Events

May 2, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

Register here

May 17-19, 2024

New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD

Register here

June 4, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

Register here

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