Annual Dry Eye Report

Improve Your Understanding of Meibomian Gland Function ­—and Dysfunction

To fully appreciate the underpinnings of dry eye, it is important to take a step back and consider both the structure and function of the meibomian glands.
05/15/2016

A Better Meibomian Gland Work-up: See What You’ve Been Missing

Develop a protocol for assessing the lids and related structures.
05/15/2016

Tools of the Trade: Current Techniques to Treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

With new techniques and technologies emerging, optometrists have more ways than ever to combat this pervasive problem.
05/15/2016

Why Dry Eye Trials Often Fail

From disease variability to confounding underlying conditions, there are countless reasons why new dry eye drugs have come up short in FDA testing.
01/15/2013

A Lifetime of Dry Eye

Dry eye can strike patients of any age. Do you know the subtle signs and symptoms to look for, and the particular treatments to provide, among patients of different ages?
01/15/2013

Keep On Plugging

Punctal plugs are an effective treatment option for many patients with dry eye syndrome. But, they also may be used in a variety of other ways to facilitate improved ocular health.
01/15/2012

When Dry Eye Therapy Fails

Here are five reasons why patients with ocular surface disease may not respond to the treatments you prescribe.
02/17/2009

A Fresh Case for Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help to combat chronic dry eye naturally.
02/17/2009

Upcoming Events

Special Conference: Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care

New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD,

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New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD,

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Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD
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