Eyelids
Meibomian Gland Morphological Abnormalities Found in Children
Risk factors include elevated body mass index, an unhealthy diet and reduced outdoor activity.
07/08/2024
New Three-ingredient Eyelid Wipe for Blepharitis Debuts
The eco-friendly product contains Manuka honey, soy protein and purified water in a biodegradable bamboo-based towelette.
05/23/2024
New Treatment Pairs with BlephEx to Help Restore MG Function
“OptiVize,” as the company calls it, is indicated for monthly use immediately following blepharoexfoliation until meibum health improves.
05/01/2024
Study: Diabetic Retinopathy Patients Show Greater Incidence of Ptosis
The association was most strongly associated with female sex and older age among the subjects.
03/13/2024
Strabismus Risk Higher After Lower vs. Upper Blepharoplasty
While still a rare complication—occurring in 1.5% to 2% of surgeries—such cases were more likely to be diagnosed and require intervention within three years, study finds.
02/16/2024
Common OSSN Therapy May Also Treat Demodex Blepharitis
After two cycles of 1% 5-fluorouracil, patients in a small study experienced clinical improvement lasting up to 55 months.
01/23/2024
Eyelid Issues: Lumps, Bumps and Beyond
While these lesions tend to be benign, the wide array of presentations makes assessment tricky. Here’s a visual reference to follow.
01/15/2024
Three Weeks of Azithromycin May Benefit MGD
A recent study demonstrates that this once-a-week course is as effective as six weeks of daily oral doxycycline but with fewer adverse effects.
12/27/2023
Decompression Outperforms Teprotumumab in Reducing Proptosis
A new study shows surgery had a greater effect on this symptom of thyroid eye disease, yet suggests additional benefits when both treatments are used sequentially.
11/21/2023
New RF Device Performs Both MGD and Aesthetic Lid Procedures
Patients should see improvement after four 12-minute sessions, Lumenis reports.
11/16/2023
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
August 20, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Joshua Davidson, OD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
