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 / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
Ocular allergies are not the only cause for itching eyes. Dr. Mile Brujic explains how to diagnose the potential causes of ocular itch by having patients demonstrate how they are scratching their eyes. After gaining an understanding of which part of the eyelid is...
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...
