Demodex treatment options
Ophthalmologists are just beginning to understand how the mite causes recurrent inflammation to eyelids.
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April 1, 2008
Guide your patients toward better gel and ointment use
Some products are better than others for certain dry eye conditions.
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March 1, 2008
Treating HSV keratitis
Patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis can present some of the most challenging cases that eye surgeons treat, said Edward J. Holland, M.D., Cincinnati Eye Institute, University of Cincinnati.
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December 1, 2007
Avoiding the complications of punctal plugs
For the treatment of dry eye syndrome, punctal plugs are an important tool. Fortunately, serious complications with the use of these plugs are extremely rare. However, like any medical procedure, it does have some risks. According to Robert Maloney, MD, after refractive surgery many patients have reduced tear production and complain of symptomatic dry eyes.
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May 1, 2007
A reprieve for dry eye patients
Gels and ointments aren’t only for the most severe dry eye cases, said Robert Latkany, M.D., founder and director, Dry Eye Clinic, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York.
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May 1, 2007
What’s safe—and not so safe—to use in your pregnant patients
Ophthalmologists must navigate through uncharted areas when they treat their pregnant patients.
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March 1, 2007
A clear-eyed view of preservatives in tears
Using artificial tears is a fact of life for many patients with dry eye disease, according to Vincent P. de Luise, MD. Debra Schaumberg, ScD, OD, from the Harvard School of Public Health, has reported that between 25 and 40 million Americans have some level of dry eye, Dr. de Luise said, and virtually all of these patients are using artificial tears.
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