by Optometric Insights | Aug 4, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
A number of studies examine the effects of warm compresses for the treatment of dry eye disease. To be therapeutically beneficial, research shows that the patient’s inner eyelid should reach a temperature of 40°C. This video explains how to educate patients...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 30, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Peroxide systems provide patients with a comfortable wearing experience because they effectively clean and disinfect contact lenses. Mile Brujic, OD, outlines 3 things that are critical for optometrists to remember when considering these solutions. Watch...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Occasionally, patients present with dry and irritated eye complaints but do not necessarily have dry eye disease (DED). Floppy eyelid syndrome, a condition in which a patient’s eyelids are easily everted, can lead to symptoms similar to DED. Dr. Mile...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 29, 2016 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Optometrists should be concerned about the effects that systemic medications have on their patients’ eyes. Drugs such as amiodarone can cause vortex keratopathy, a condition characterized by deposits in the inferior portion of the cornea. Patients with this...
by Optometric Insights | Nov 20, 2015 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Peroxide solutions have a valuable place in clinicians’ practices. Solutions are usually used when patients are having issues with their contact lenses. Hear about the different kinds of systems and how to educate your patients. Watch more here:...
by Optometric Insights | Oct 21, 2015 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Daily disposable contact lenses are ideal for many wearers, but there are cases where these are not a viable option. To care for lenses in between uses, patients can become confused or overwhelmed by the number of choices available at the pharmacy. Physicians...
