Ocular Surface Review

A expert clinician gives step-by-step advice on how to care for dry eye and other chronic disorders of the ocular surface. By Paul M. Karpecki, OD

As Smooth As Silk

This unique protein is a brand new DED treatment.
05/15/2024

Shining the Slit Lamp on ADCs

ODs can greatly help ovarian cancer patients who are taking this advanced therapeutic agent, specifically Elahere.
03/15/2024

Not So Benign OSD

If your patient isn’t responding to treatment, look beyond the typical forms of ocular surface disease.
11/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

Call the Exterminator

A new eye drop, Xdemvy, shows positive results in wiping out the unusually common condition known as Demodex blepharitis.
09/15/2023

First of its Kind

Miebo now gives us a medication option that targets MGD and evaporative DED.
07/15/2023

Drink Up

Hydrating the whole body—not just the eyes—is key to improving the ocular surface.
05/15/2023

Toxic Work Environment

Be aware of certain glaucoma therapy options that could harm the ocular surface.
03/15/2023

Right Tool for the Job

These small but mighty instruments can help you better perform a number of procedures and will enhance your practice.
02/15/2023

Making the Grade

Studies show promising results for CyclASol, a new medication to treat DED that could be approved next year.
11/15/2022

Upcoming Events

August 14, 2024

The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET


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September 8, 2024

Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter:  Paul Karpecki, OD

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September 9, 2024

The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET


Sponsored by Apellis

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