Worlds Collide: Dry Eye and Ocular Allergy / Dry Eye Juice Box.

Interview with Josh Davidson, OD, FAAO from Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Josh Davidson scratches below the surface of ocular surface irritation to find the connection between ocular allergies and dryness. Take away practice pearls to use during the worst of pollen seasons! Dr....

Canadian Dry Eye: Not the Ginger

Interview with Mahnia Madan, OD.   Dr. Mahnia Madan brings her knowledge of practicing in both the US and Canada to the table. This podcast is dedicated to our listeners across the border who may have questions about scope of practice and available treatments in Canada.  Find out what unique...

Impact of Glaucoma Medications on the Ocular Surface

Interview with Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, from Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. The ocular surface and glaucoma worlds collide in this podcast, where Dr. Justin Schweitzer enlightens us on how glaucoma drops, surgeries, and new drug delivery systems can help to lessen the burden of OSD...

Role of PF, HA, Lipids, Trehalose

Interview with Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Burcham EyeCare Center, Aurora, CO. What exactly is the difference between all those artificial tears? Dr. Koetting gives us a clear picture of the different ingredients that make certain artificial tears shine on the ocular surface. You won’t want to...

Guts Matter

Interview with Vitto Mena, OD, FAAO, from the Optical Academy in Clifton, New Jersey.  Leaky or inflamed guts and an off-balance microbiome in the human body is linked to ocular surface dryness. Dr. Vitto Mena discusses how to maximize nutrition to improve ocular surface dryness.

Neurotrophic vs Neuropathic Corneas: What Do We Know?

Interview with Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, at the University of Colorado. Join researcher and clinician, Dr. Scott Hauswirth, as he shares his insight on how to manage corneas that “don’t feel right.” He presents diagnostic and treatment strategies for corneas that feel “too much” or...

Industry Spotlight: Santen

Santen’s Chief Medical Officer, Peter Sallstig, discusses the company’s latest product news for North America as well as its work across different therapeutic areas.

Vision vs. Medical: Best Practices in Implementing Dry Eye Services in an Insurance World

Vision vs. Medical: Best Practices in Implementing Dry Eye Services in an Insurance World. Interview with Jason Miller, OD, MBA, FAAO. Join medical/ vision coding- savvy Dr. Miller, as he enlightens us on the “ins and outs” of billing for ocular surface disease. There are great pearls for new...

Heat Therapy: Which One? How often? And Why Warm Compress isn’t Enough?

Heat Therapy: Which One? How often? And Why Warm Compress isn’t Enough? Interview with Dr. Crystal Brimer from Dry Eye Equation, Wilmington, NC. In this podcast we put innovator, Dr. Brimer, in the “hot-seat” to find out which heat therapy best serves her ocular surface dryness patients. ...

Sjogren’s Syndrome: More than Meets the Eye

Sjogren’s Syndrome: More than Meets the Eye. Interview with Ahmad M. Fahmy, O.D., FAAO, Dipl., ABO, Minnesota Eye Consultants, Bloomington, MN. Join the Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium developer for a discussion on Sjögren’s Syndrome. Learn about up- to- date treatments that can...

A Short Discussion on Long Lashes

Interview with Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, Director of Ocular Surface Care Services at Sunset Eye Clinic LLC. The tables are turned as your Co-Host is placed in the hot-seat to answer questions on eyelash beauty. Find out how the latest obsession for long-lashes is impacting patients.

Identifying and Treating Nocturnal Evaporative Stress

Interview with Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, Medical Director of Medical Optometry of America, Shrewsbury, PA. Internationally recognized Dr. Leslie O’Dell wakes us to the truth on how eye dryness can happen while we sleep. Find out how to detect and prevent nocturnal lagophthalmos and nighttime...

Biologics and OSD: Why? When? How?

Interview with Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, Avant Eyes Optometry, Porter Ranch, CA. Dr. Hardeep Kataria shares with us how to harness the power of biologics from the human body. Amniotic materials and blood-derived therapies are now widely available as choices for ocular surface dryness patients.

The Intersection of Sclerals and Dry Eye Disease

Interview with Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, Associate Director of Clinical Education for BostonSight, Needham Heights, MA.   Contact lens expert, Dr. Bita Asghari, discusses how scleral contact lenses intersect with other dry eye therapies to bring patients maximal comfort.  Find out where sclerals...

Blepharitis, Blepharitis, Blepharitis

Interview with Carly Rose, OD, FAAO of Eyecare on the Square in Cincinnati, OH. Social media and business savvy, Dr. Carly Rose, joins the podcast with her tips on how to achieve clean and calm eyelids. From lid hygiene to light therapy, you’ll learn modern strategies that improve both eyelid...

RASP and Immune Mediated Disease

RASP and Immune Mediated Disease Interview with John Sheppard, MD, MMsc, President of Virginia Eye Consultants. Join us as we dive into the deep with Dr. Sheppard on the topic of inflammatory dry eye.  The future of anti-inflammatory dry eye therapy is more than the T-Cell response. Dr. Sheppard...

Industry Spotlight: Santen

Interview with Peter Sallstig, MD, MBA Santen’s legacy, global products, NA product portfolio, clinical trials and more.Peter also dives into the disease state of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and the recent US launch of Verkazia®, the first and only topical immunomodulator approved for the...

MGD: Where are we Going?

Interview with Dr. Josh Johnston of Georgia Eye Partners. Dr. Johnston shares with us his tips and tricks for successful Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Treatment.  We also highlight some exciting new therapies coming down the pipeline that have the potential to cause big changes in MGD...

Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery Considerations for OSD

Interview with Lisa Hornick, OD, FAAO, from Stanford Ranch Optometry.  Optometry Diva’s Dr. Lisa Hornick brings us her fresh clinical perspective on helpful dry eye therapies utilizing improved drug delivery systems, as well as discussing her tips for dry eye treatment success.

The Role of Trigeminal Nerve in OSD Treatment

Interview with Laura Periman, MD from Periman Eye Institute.The Dry Eye Master graces us with her deep knowledge of how to maximize the body’s nervous system to assist with successful dry eye therapy. She discusses the ideal patient type, dosing, and tips to maximize patient outcomes.  This is...

Heavy Lifting- Modern Treatment for Drooping Lids: TempSure Envi*, Upneeq, or Blepharoplasty

Interview with Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO

Thanks to the “Zoom Boom,” patients are aware of personal appearance now, more aware than ever before.  In this episode, Dr. Mila Ioussifova discusses latest modern options for both health and aesthetics to give patients the lift they need!

Innovations in OSD

Want to hear what is new and exciting in the dry eye space? Listen in on thoughts, tips, tricks and pearls from Dr. Damon Dierker, Founder of Dry Eye Boot Camp and Co-Chair of Eyes on Dry Eye, on his thoughts on current and future innovations in ocular surface disease.

Novel Dry Eye Treatment Pathways: Understanding the MOA Interview with Douglas K. Devries, OD

Novel Dry Eye Treatment Pathways: Understanding the MOA With so many pharmaceutical treatment options, how do you decide which treatment to prescribe? From dry eye flares to chronic dry eye therapies, Dr. Doug Devries will provide his insights on how the mechanism of action (MOA) for our current...

Alphabet Soup for Dry Eyes: IPL, LLLT, RF

Interview with Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO- BeSpoke Vision.  With so many “letter options” available for patient care, it can be difficult to navigate the differences between the latest treatments for ocular surface dryness.  In this episode, Dr. Selina McGee spells-out exactly how...

The Steroid Debate:  On Label vs. Off Label

Interview with Derek Cunningham, OD Steroids plays an integral role in the treatment of dry eye disease for acute and chronic inflammation.  Although steroids have been used off-label for many years to address inflammation, the question remains is does on-label or off-label indication matter? ...

Stuck in a Rut:  How to Increase Your Dry Eye Services

Stuck in a Rut:  How to Increase Your Dry Eye ServicesInterview with Jake Lang, OD – Associated Eye Care Have you been treating dry eye for several years, but your numbers of procedures aren't growing?  Maybe you bought a treatment device but not effectively utilize the technology.  In this...

New to OSD:  Where do you Start?

New to OSD:  Where do you Start? Interview with Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO – Premier Vision Group Dry eye is one of the hottest topics in eye care!!  There are many innovative diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options and procedures that will benefit our patients who have been suffering (or...

Ocular Nutrition Mythbusters

Ocular Nutrition MythbustersInterview with Zac Denning, Science Based Health Omega supplements have become a mainstay in the treatment and management of dry eye disease.  Nonetheless, many of us have questions or concerns especially with the results of the DREAM Study which may have caused even...