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
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
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
