Dry Eye
Peripheral Neuropathy Increases the Risk of Developing Dry Eye Disease
Researchers discovered that severe cases significantly impact the development of dry eye signs and symptoms.
09/23/2024
Botox Injections Linked to Lower Schirmer’s Scores
Although this indicates the potential to affect basal tear production, it’s unclear just how prevalent this might be.
09/13/2024
Study Highlights Air Pollution and Temperature Influences on DED
Patients living in climates with cooler weather, high humidity and low air quality had OSDI scores 4.4 points higher than those in cities with similar pollution and humidity levels but higher temperatures.
09/04/2024
Two Applications of Lissamine Green for Five Seconds Each Optimal, Study Says
Researchers tested four protocols and found that yielded the best results.
09/03/2024
A Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease
Identifying this condition requires a systematic assessment using multiple techniques.
08/15/2024
A Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease
Identifying this condition requires a systematic assessment using multiple techniques.
08/15/2024
Tear Meniscus Height and Depth Decrease Earlier in Day for Symptomatic Contact Lens Users
These observations were seen at hour five, while the two parameters didn’t show significant changes in asymptomatic or healthy individuals until hour 10.
08/14/2024
Dry Eye Severity Index Proposed as New Tool for Case Assessment
Meant to integrate signs, symptoms and acuity, the test was found to be predictive and reliable in staging and diagnosing DED.
08/13/2024
Be Mindful of Intereye Differences in Dry Eye Signs
Osmolarity, conjunctival staining, Schirmer score and MGD status all can differ, and their severity can ebb and flow throughout the course of the disease and its response to treatment, researchers say.
08/07/2024
Longer Axial Length Increases Dry Eye Risk, Severity in Myopia
This finding was associated with more advanced ocular surface disease, corneal staining and tear film instability.
08/06/2024
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
December 6-7, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
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