Dry Eye

Dry Eye Catalysts Found in All Walks of Life

A mammoth report from TFOS will document how patients’ ordinary daily activities manifest and perpetuate the disease, and how clinicians can guide them toward better choices.
05/29/2023

Rheumatic Patients Suffer from Higher Rate of Ocular Surface Disorders

Study shows anxiety and depression, lower quality of life, poorer sleep quality and dry eye are more commonly associated with this patient cohort.
05/26/2023

Early DED Treatment Recommended in OSA Patients

Sleep apnea increases risk for ocular surface inflammation and severe dry eye.
05/25/2023

Low Humidity Contributes to DED

Researchers suggest greater diligence to optimizing the water content in indoor environments could be a complementary means of improving ocular surface comfort.
05/22/2023

B+L, Novaliq Eye Drop Approved For Treatment of DED

Miebo, previously known as NOV03, aims to ease signs and symptoms in as few as 15 days by reducing tear evaporation, the company says.
05/18/2023

Physical Activity Relieves DED Symptoms

Study shows long-term exposure to exercise was associated with increased tear breakup time.
05/15/2023

Drink Up

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

Assessing Eyelid Health in Dry Eye Patients

We dive into the role abnormalities and meibomian gland dysfunction play in development and progression.
05/15/2023

How Contact Lenses Contribute to Dry Eye

Learn about their impact on the fragile structure of the tear film, which patients are at greatest risk and the options available to alleviate symptoms.
05/15/2023

It Don’t Come Easy

Dry eye patients who want to reduce their symptoms need to take at least some action of their own instead of expecting you to solve it all.
05/15/2023

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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