by Optometric Insights | Mar 21, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
David Kading, OD, explores how optometrists can determine when dry eye symptoms become dry eye disease. He outlines what physicians should evaluate prior to a diagnosis to understand this chronic, progressive condition. Dr. Kading stresses that patients must be...
by Optometric Insights | Sep 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Current multifocal lens designs allow presbyopic patients to wear contact lenses, however, only a small percentage of presbyopes wear them. Mile Brujic, OD, explains why optometrists should discuss multifocals with every patient who is a candidate and provides...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
As awareness of dry eye disease grows, clinicians need to understand that there is not simply one treatment that is best for all patients. ODs must develop a comprehensive therapeutic plan that increases the quality and quantity of tears produced to bring about...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 4, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
A number of studies examine the effects of warm compresses for the treatment of dry eye disease. To be therapeutically beneficial, research shows that the patient’s inner eyelid should reach a temperature of 40°C. This video explains how to educate patients...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 30, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Peroxide systems provide patients with a comfortable wearing experience because they effectively clean and disinfect contact lenses. Mile Brujic, OD, outlines 3 things that are critical for optometrists to remember when considering these solutions. Watch...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Occasionally, patients present with dry and irritated eye complaints but do not necessarily have dry eye disease (DED). Floppy eyelid syndrome, a condition in which a patient’s eyelids are easily everted, can lead to symptoms similar to DED. Dr. Mile...
