Dry Eye Inflammation
Etiology and Classification
Overview
VIDEO: Vevye improves dry eye symptoms at 2 weeks
LAS VEGAS — The cyclosporine Vevye contains a newer vehicle that helps speed and improve penetration, Nicholas J. Bruns, OD, FAAO, said at Vision Expo West.
Use tear breakup pattern to determine type of dry eye, treatment
LAS VEGAS — The pattern of fluorescein staining indicates the tear film layer affected by dry eye and, thus, dictates the treatment choice, Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, said at Vision Expo West.
VIDEO: ‘Lipid-containing eye drops are beneficial’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A lipid-containing eye drop not only was shown to be noninferior to non-lipid-containing drops but it also improved patients’ dry eye signs and symptoms, according to a study presented at Optometry’s Meeting.
Lumenis launches new radiofrequency device to treat dry eye inflammation
Lumenis announced the launch of OptiPlus, its new dual-frequency radiofrequency device that delivers heat across different tissue layers to increase blood circulation and target dry eye inflammation due to meibomian gland dysfunction.
New Year’s resolutions range from personal to professional in dry eye disease care
Happy New Year! Yes, I know that it has been almost a month since New Year’s Eve, but I missed seeing you that night. What kind of a friend would I be if I never gave you a New Year’s salutation, however tardy?