This study was to estimate dry eye prevalence in the Beaver Dam Offspring Study (BOSS), including a young adult population, and investigate associated risk factors and impact on health-related quality of life. In this study, dry eye was associated with lower quality of life on a health-related...
New surgical technology and procedures make refractive surgery a viable prospect for more patients than ever. Taking care of ocular surface issues is vitally important to good outcomes. Read more about co-managing these procedures here:
Dry eye disease and cataract and refractive surgery are intertwined closely. Pre-existing dry eye can affect surgical outcomes and, in severe cases, is a contraindication for surgery. Click here to read more and get some tips and techniques for cataract and refractive success
Find Dry Eye by Looking For It … But Should You Ever Stop Looking For It? There is an adage that is tossed around at eye care meetings these days that if you want to find dry eye in your clinic population, just look for it. By all accounts, this is a true statement. If anywhere from 5% to 30% of...
Hint: It all starts with passion. When I am talking about dry eye with colleagues, I often get two main questions: ‘why should I care about dry eye’ and ‘how do I get started?’ The first of those questions may be the easier one to answer: Because there is unmet need in the population of...
Adding IPL: Does It Make Sense for Your DED Practice? Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is used in various applications in skin care, for instance, in hair removal and to yield collagen remodeling to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. More recently, evidence has emerged suggesting that IPL may also be...
