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

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

Power Trio

Three promising new therapeutics look to dramatically change dry eye disease management.
07/15/2022

Night Moves

Inadequate lid closure, caused by nocturnal evaporative stress, may be the reason for your patient’s dry eye.
06/15/2022

A Sticky Subject

Mucin dysfunction in dry eye is more common than you think.
03/15/2022

Neurological DED Management in Action

Promising new treatments consider a different route to alleviation of symptoms.
12/15/2021

A Disease for All Seasons

Don’t be fooled by its name: vernal keratoconjunctivitis can cause problems year-round. Heed these pearls to aid care.
10/15/2021

Upcoming Events

June 13, 2023

All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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June 21, 2023

Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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June 22, 2023

All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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