Validated Biomarkers Lacking for Ocular Allergy, Dry Eye Disease
Clinicians have resources available to them to assist in identifying ocular surface biomarkers, but a need exists for a universal standard.
Dry Eye Disease
Pearls of Vision: Dealing With Demodex
Cecelia Koetting, OD, demonstrates a blepharo-exfoliation procedure used to treat patients with Demodex.
Artificial Tear Rheology Determines Performance on Ocular Surface
Overall, artificial tears that exhibit shear thinning with low thixotropy are the most useful formulations, according to the researchers.
Premature Corneal Fluorescein Stain Grading May Underestimate Dry Eye Disease Severity
Lissamine green maximum grade of staining did not exhibit any significant differences in time between different dry eye disease subtypes.
With Ocular Rosacea, Two Clinicians Are Better Than One
Optometrist Sara Weidmayer, OD, and dermatologist Rebecca Baxt, MD, respond to interdisciplinary questions about comanaging ocular and facial rosacea.
Anti-Androgen Drugs Worsen Dry Eye Disease in Patients With Prostate Cancer
Anti-androgen drugs may affect the ocular surface because ocular tissues are target sites for androgen action.
Eight Essential Lifestyle Modifications for Patients With Chronic Dry Eye
Courtney Dryer, OD discusses 8 lifestyle changes patients can make to reduce dry eye symptomatology.
Plasma Rich in Growth Factor Drops Benefit Patients With Compromised Tear Film
The high lipid content of plasma rich in growth factor eye drops is instrumental in preventing tear film evaporation, a study suggests.
Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy Correlated With Tear Volume, Tear Film Stability, and Blink
Effective lid wiper epitheliopathy treatment involves improving tear volume and tear film stability, a study suggests.
Smoking, High Body Mass Index Associated With Dry Eye Disease Risk
Clinicians should discuss smoking cessation and the benefits of diet and exercise with patients to maximize ocular surface functioning.
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