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Substantial variation remains in the clinical tests used to diagnose and classify dry eye disease, according to a global survey of eye care practitioners. The anonymous online survey collected 2,044 responses from practitioners in 54 countries from 2018-2019 and 2023-2024. Respondents identified a median of 7 tests as critical for diagnosing dry eye disease, with... ...
This Spotlight Series article is editorially independent content. Dry eye disease (DED) continues to be one of the most common ocular surface...
By Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended to be a substitute for...
Two case reports suggest that applying consensus recommendations from the Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) may help identify...
Substantial variation remains in the clinical tests used to diagnose and classify dry eye disease, according to a global survey of eye care practitioners. The anonymous online survey collected 2,044...
This Spotlight Series article is editorially independent content. Dry eye disease (DED) continues to be one of the most common ocular surface disorders, impacting more than 16 million Americans. Inflammation...
By Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. This...
Two case reports suggest that applying consensus recommendations from the Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) may help identify demodex blepharitis (DB) after an initial misdiagnosis. The...
In an episode of The Spotlight Series Podcast, host Mario Nacinovich welcomes Mitch Ibach, OD, of Vance Thompson Vision. The pair discusses how the TFOS DEWS III report shifts dry...
A warming eye mask without a head strap transferred more heat to the eyelids than the same mask worn with a strap, according to a study. In the study, researchers...
A study found a persistent mismatch between patient-reported symptoms and objective signs of dry eye disease (DED), with patients reporting symptom fluctuations throughout the day despite a lack of clinically...
Low-level light therapy (LLLT) improved ocular surface recovery after cataract surgery in patients with dry eye disease (DED), according to a study. Among 98 randomized patients, 88 were included in...
Habitual scleral lens wear was associated with a high prevalence of eyelid disease in a recent study evaluating meibomian gland obstruction, meibum quality, and lid margin inflammation among regular wearers....
Patients who used Leptospermum spp (Manuka) honey eye drops after cataract surgery experienced greater improvement in dry eye symptoms and lower ocular surface inflammation at 1 month compared with those...
This Spotlight Series article is editorially independent content. Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial ocular surface disorder characterized by tear film instability and discomfort. It is primarily caused by...
Pediatric ocular surface disease (OSD) is increasingly common but remains underrecognized and inadequately studied, with few pediatric-specific treatments available, according to a letter to the editor published in a recent...
Nearly one-quarter of myopic schoolchildren experience dry eye symptoms that are mainly associated with reduced tear volume, according to a study. The study included 224 children aged 7 to 14...