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 | Sep 24, 2017 | Contact Lens Today
How many times have you said: “I wish I had a contact lens for __________”? Well, you’re in luck…the contact lens manufacturers want that feedback. More than anything else, the contact lens industry wants to know the technologies that would benefit us and our...
by Optometric Insights | Sep 10, 2017 | Contact Lens Today
It’s no secret that most patients who drop out of lens wear do so because of discomfort and dryness. And, patients who make it to 45 years old as contact lens wearers are rare. These days, dry eye in contact lens wearers is certainly at an all-time high. I used to...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 20, 2017 | Contact Lens Spectrum
I remember 10 years ago when we talked about taking a case history, and we thought it was novel to ask our patients whether they used a computer. We could never have imagined how silly this question would sound to our modern-day selves. We don’t have to ask this...
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 | Aug 6, 2017 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Contact Lens Today
I think that I am pretty open minded and am willing to try most anything new. But when I think about new ideas, I naturally form opinions and ideas based on my belief patterns from the past. One such belief that I have is that orthokeratology is a complex and...
