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 | 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 | Jul 31, 2017 | Clinical Insights
Mile Brujic, OD, describes how epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) can cause unexpected refractive shifts in patients’ vision. Learn more about how to diagnose the abnormalities caused by EBMD and the appropriate treatments necessary based on the severity of...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 28, 2017 | Clinical Insights
Increasing awareness of dry eye disease will lead to better care for patients. David Kading, OD, shares advice for how optometrists can become dry eye specialists and how they can create a ‘dry eye center of excellence’ in their practice. He explains that...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 10, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
As physicians increase their understanding of dry eye disease (DED), they also increase their ability to rehabilitate the ocular surface. Improving the function of the ocular surface will provide relief for patients with DED. Mile Brujic, OD, outlines some ways...
by Optometric Insights | May 21, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Mile Brujic, OD, explains the importance of everting the eyelids of patients at every examination to appropriately identify problems that would otherwise be overlooked. He discusses three specific ocular conditions commonly observed by everting patients’...
