Dry Eye
An Action Plan for Managing Dry Eye
Use this new resource to help navigate the many tools and techniques available to us.
05/15/2024
Dry Eye: Matching Patients and Treatments
Experts present real cases and offer direction on management strategies and considerations for dealing with various types of ocular surface disease.
05/15/2024
All Eyes on Omegas
Despite some controversy, OFAs continue to play a role in the mitigation of dry eye.
05/15/2024
High BMI a Risk Factor for Dry Eye Symptoms in Children
However, the OSDI score was not associated with age, race, sex, screen time, outdoor activities or diet.
05/14/2024
ARVO Study Compares Effectiveness of 13 Artificial Tears
There was no hands-down winner. The findings emphasized the importance of tailoring treatment based on individual patient characteristics.
05/14/2024
Maximum Blink Interval Helps Detect Dry Eye Cases with Mismatch of Signs vs. Symptoms
The findings were diagnostic in patients when TBUT and Schirmer’s scores weren’t.
05/10/2024
DREAM Study Cohort Shows Dry Eye Test Repeatability Needs Improvement
Corneal and conjunctival staining scores were the most reliably consistent tests, while tear break-up time was the least.
05/09/2024
First Specific Genetic Locus Detected for Dry Eye
The disease has been thought to possess some level of heritability, and one recent investigation expands on this principle.
05/06/2024
Nutraceutical for Dry Eye Coming This Fall
Bausch + Lomb previewed a forthcoming product and pointed to company-funded research showing treatment effects possible after two, four and eight weeks of daily use.
04/26/2024
Patient Survey Describes Dry Eye Management Habits, Burdens
Most rely on artificial tears more so than eyelid-based interventions, 22% spend an hour or more daily on care and less than half reported that their primary source of information is their eyecare provider.
04/19/2024
Upcoming Events
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 19, 2024
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: The Palm Nashville, TN
Presenters: Nora Lee Cothran, OD, and Walter Whitley, OD, MBA
Time: 6:15pm CT
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
