Today's Spotlight
From Basics To Biologics: Selecting Drops For Every Dry Eye Patient
The amount of eye drops available can make selection overwhelming for a doctor (let alone a patient). Let’s explore some favorites and clarify when they are most appropriate. We will also simplify when it makes sense to turn to biological drops in the management of DED.
Today's Spotlight
Not-So-Simple Simplex
An 88-year-old man presented with a mildly red and irritated left eye. He had a previous history of dry eye syndrome for which he used Cequa BID OU. His uncorrected acuity was 20/30 OD and 20/25 OS. Neuro-ocular screening was normal in each eye. His right eye was normal, but he manifested a paracentral dendritic lesion on his left cornea along with a grade 1 conjunctival injection and an accumulation of endothelial inflammatory cells. There were rare cells and mild flare in his left anterior chamber. His intraocular pressure was 11mm Hg OD and 12mm Hg OS. Corneal sensitivity testing revealed a subjective decrease of 20% in his left eye.
Today's Spotlight
Best Practices in Contact Lens Care
Patient education on storage, handling and application goes a long way.
Today's Spotlight
The Stars in Our Eyes
Take a look at the spatial insight that the Van Orden star can offer.
Today's Spotlight
The Spectrum of Allergic Ocular Diseases
We often consider inflammation a bad thing, but in actuality it’s a good thing—part of the natural process. Without it, we have no healing, and inflammation is necessary to start the healing process.The News Feed
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Features
Identifying Conversion to Wet AMD
Take a step-by-step approach to early detection by learning signs of exudation and how to evaluate OCT findings.
A Case of Bilateral Bartonella Henselae Neuroretinitis
Learn how to properly identify and treat this common cause of cat scratch disease.
Adding Lasers to Your Practice
Learn how you and your staff can prepare to incorporate this service when your state adds it to the clinical scope.
Detecting and Managing Multifocal Vitelliform Dystrophy
Though no cure yet exists for this uncommon retinal condition, frequent monitoring can help prevent secondary complications in these patients.
Gaining Ground on Geographic Atrophy
We break down this complex disease, discussing the promising treatments in the pipeline and how to identify those at-risk intermediate AMD patients.
Genetic Testing in Retina: Practical Applications
Consider offering this option to your patients and aid them in taking the next steps of management.
Improve Your Prowess with Bandage Soft Lenses
A review of the use of these therapeutic aids for myriad patient conditions.
Staging of Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Recognizing the role of the OD throughout the disease process is critical.
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Retina’s Renaissance —And Yours
Rising proficiency among ODs, plus an array of new tools and interventions, is bringing this area front and center.
The Stars in Our Eyes
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Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Best Practices in Contact Lens Care
Patient education on storage, handling and application goes a long way. -
The Spectrum of Allergic Ocular Diseases
A breakdown of the science and treatments for these common conditions. -
From Basics To Biologics: Selecting Drops For Every Dry Eye Patient
Take a look at the indications and options for specific situations, from the rudimentary to the extreme. -
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Make Contact Lens Discomfort Extinct
Manage expectations and follow the steps below to reduce or eliminate this bothersome condition.
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