Ocular Surface Review

A expert clinician gives step-by-step advice on how to care for dry eye and other chronic disorders of the ocular surface. By Paul M. Karpecki, OD

OSD Management in Glaucoma Patients

How to minimize the use of drops while treating both conditions.
08/15/2024

As Smooth As Silk

This unique protein is a brand new DED treatment.
05/15/2024

Shining the Slit Lamp on ADCs

ODs can greatly help ovarian cancer patients who are taking this advanced therapeutic agent, specifically Elahere.
03/15/2024

Not So Benign OSD

If your patient isn’t responding to treatment, look beyond the typical forms of ocular surface disease.
11/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

First of its Kind

Miebo now gives us a medication option that targets MGD and evaporative DED.
07/15/2023

Drink Up

Hydrating the whole body—not just the eyes—is key to improving the ocular surface.
05/15/2023

Toxic Work Environment

Be aware of certain glaucoma therapy options that could harm the ocular surface.
03/15/2023

Right Tool for the Job

These small but mighty instruments can help you better perform a number of procedures and will enhance your practice.
02/15/2023

Upcoming Events

December 5, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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December 6-7, 2024

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Co-Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (accreditation pending)

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December 7-8, 2024

Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)

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