by Optometric Insights | May 1, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Clinicians have a lot to take into account when it comes to dry eye, and it is important to have a full understanding of the tools at your disposal for treating this condition. David Kading, OD, discusses the benefits of one of these tools: moisture chamber...
by Optometric Insights | Apr 30, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, explains the benefits of nutrition with regard to dry eye disease. He outlines several nutrients in addition to omega-3 fatty acids that promote ocular health. Dr. Brujic also warns that over-the-counter supplements may not adequately...
by Optometric Insights | Apr 4, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
What happens when a patient presents with apparent complications secondary to contact lens abuse or noncompliance, but evidence indicates that the patient properly cares for their contact lenses? In this installment of Clinical Insights, Mile Brujic, OD, and David...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 21, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
David Kading, OD, explores how optometrists can determine when dry eye symptoms become dry eye disease. He outlines what physicians should evaluate prior to a diagnosis to understand this chronic, progressive condition. Dr. Kading stresses that patients must be...
by Optometric Insights | Sep 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Current multifocal lens designs allow presbyopic patients to wear contact lenses, however, only a small percentage of presbyopes wear them. Mile Brujic, OD, explains why optometrists should discuss multifocals with every patient who is a candidate and provides...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
As awareness of dry eye disease grows, clinicians need to understand that there is not simply one treatment that is best for all patients. ODs must develop a comprehensive therapeutic plan that increases the quality and quantity of tears produced to bring about...
