Episode 73: When Dry Eye Becomes a Disease

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...

Episode 69: Addressing Inflammation

by Optometric Insights | Jan 20, 2017 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications

Dry eye disease (DED) has received tremendous attention in the past year thanks to new products, new advertising campaigns, and more education for patients about the condition. David Kading, OD, explains how physicians should approach treatment for DED and shares the...

Episode 68: Erasing Contact Lens Dropouts

by Optometric Insights | Nov 25, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications

  David Kading, OD, describes a recent study examining patients’ complications with contact lenses. He explains how optometrists can ensure patients’ long-term comfort with their lenses by first addressing any underlying problems with the ocular surface. Watch...

Episode 66: Debridement Scaling for MGD and Dry Eye

by Optometric Insights | Nov 1, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications

Mile Brujic, OD, explains a study which investigates the effects of debridement scaling on meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye symptoms. Dr. Brujic discusses the process of debridement scaling and when optometrists should consider this as part of their treatment...

Episode 64: 3 Clinical Pearls for Peroxide Solutions

by Optometric Insights | Oct 17, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, 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 More...

Episode 65: Preoperative Examination of Cataract Patients

by Optometric Insights | Oct 13, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications

As cataract surgery advances, patients expect a standard postoperative period of inflammation reduction and an improvement in visual function. However, in some cases, a patient’s visual response may not be optimal. Mile Brujic, OD, shares advice on how to...