Ocular Surface Disease

Drug-induced ocular side effects are common in every ophthalmologist’s practice. When we review our senior patients’ lists of medicines, it is amazing how many drugs most are taking. If we add in herbal remedies, which is a $20 billion market in the United States alone, the list grows even longer. And then we must finally consider environmental toxins and chemicals.

No matter what patients desire — success in contact lenses, refractive freedom with LASIK or superior visual outcomes after cataract surgery — the health of the cornea is paramount.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Preeya K. Gupta, MD, discusses the use of algorithms and point-of-care testing to identify ocular surface disease in patients before they undergo cataract surgery.

LAS VEGAS – Jason Miller, OD, MBA, said he uses technology to better treat ocular surface disease in his practice and create an experience for the patient.

Scleral contact lenses rest their weight on the sclera and vault over the cornea. These lenses are effective for resolving vision-related issues secondary to irregular corneas, refractive errors and many other conditions.