by Optometric Insights | Nov 15, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) can cause irregularities on the ocular surface. Mile Brujic, OD, explains how to recognize the symptoms of EBMD and discusses both the surgical and nonsurgical treatment options available to patients. Watch more...
by Optometric Insights | Nov 1, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Patients who report to the clinic complaining of blurred vision often present a challenge to optometrists seeking to nail down the root cause of such abnormality. David Kading, OD, shares the case of a patient whose blurred vision needed to be addressed via the ocular...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 15, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Diagnostic and treatment options for ocular surface disease are valuable tools for patients who need additional help alleviating signs and symptoms of dry eye. Mile Brujic, OD, presents one treatment that works remarkably well for these patients but is often...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 1, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
When is it clinically appropriate to consider punctal occlusion procedures for patients suffering from dry eye disease? Mile Brujic, OD, explains why the use of punctal plugs is a viable strategy to conserve tears on the ocular surface and shares clinical pearls for...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 15, 2017 | Clinical Insights
When evaluating patients for dry eye symptoms, eye care practitioners should be aware of potential problems with lid seal—especially during sleep. Optimal closure of the eyelids prevents evaporation of tears and desiccation of the ocular surface. David Kading,...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 31, 2017 | Clinical Insights
Mile Brujic, OD, describes how epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) can cause unexpected refractive shifts in patients’ vision. Learn more about how to diagnose the abnormalities caused by EBMD and the appropriate treatments necessary based on the severity of...
