Practice Pearl of the Week
Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Kentucky Eye Institute, Lexington, KY
Review of Optometry, Clinical Content Consultant and Chief Clinical Editor
Associate Professor, Kentucky College of Optometry
Medical Director, KEPLR Vision
Hydroxychloroquine Macular Toxicity: Key Insights
Optometrists routinely monitor patients for the potential of bull’s eye maculopathy secondary to Plaquenil toxicity. It is a blinding, irreversible condition, and proper testing will help identify and protect these patientsArchives
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 - Staining Means Steroids
It’s important to know when to use topical corticosteroids to treat DED and what cases require other therapies. -
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - The Importance of Patient Education
Knowing how to effectively manage dry eye disease is important but without proper education of the patient, success is unlikely. Here is a process to help you successfully guide your patients. -
Friday, October 15, 2021 - Treating the Sub-Types of Dry Eye Disease
It’s important to learn the two sub-types of dry eye, as each is treated quite differently.
Supported by an independent medical grant from Kala Pharmaceuticals
