27: Dry Eye? Think MGD and beyond

In recent years, there have been a number of exciting new treatments for glaucoma, a sight-threatening condition that is increasing in prevalence as the population ages. These innovations ensure that patients no longer face a binary choice between eye drops and invasive surgery. ...  Show more

The UK government has recently finished consulting on proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over as part of the licence renewal process. The current vision standards for driving have been in place since the 1930s, and several tragic cases in wh ...  Show more

This final podcast of three dedicated to dry eye disease (DED) brings together Prof. Stefano Barabino (Italy), Prof. Marc Labetoulle (France) and Rebecca Petris (USA) to discuss DED from the patient’s perspective. Rebecca, founder of the patient organization The Dry Eye Foundatio ...  Show more

In this episode of CRST: The Podcast, host Kenneth Beckman, MD, FACS, speaks with Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH, about the critical role of dry eye management in cataract surgery. They discuss the importance of optimizing the ocular surface before surgery to ensure premium outcomes, ...  Show more

Drs. Eric D. Donnenfeld and Preeya K. Gupta define acute exacerbations of dry eye disease as flares and discuss the impact of dry eye flares on a patient’s quality of life as well as surgical outcomes. This is Part 1 of 3. Supported by an independent education grant from Kala Pha ...  Show more

Drs. Eric D. Donnenfeld and Preeya K. Gupta discuss the key tests they use to diagnose dry eye flares. They also discuss treatment options for patients with dry eye flares. This is Part 2 of 3. Supported by an independent education grant from Kala Pharmaceuticals.