Dry Eye Fireside Chat

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One of the most useful shifts in TFOS DEWS III starts with a simple premise: dry eye is not one disease, and a diagnosis is just the beginning. Developed by 80 experts from 18 countries, DEWS III offers an evidence-based framework for finding the etiologic drivers behind disease and matching care to each patient.¹  During a recent Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO and Jessilin Q...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, sits down with Ada Noh, OD, about the role of nutritional supplementation in ocular surface disease management, why formulation matters, and how clinicians can help patients develop realistic expectations. Dr. Noh has built a practice exclusively focusing on ocular surface disease in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dry Eye Fireside Chat is...

For years, artificial tears were the default recommendation for almost anyone with dry eyes. They still have an important place in treatment, but the thinking behind them has changed. As our understanding of ocular surface disease has evolved, so has the role of lubricating therapy.  During a recent Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Mile Brujic, OD, explored why lubricating drop...

On this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, is joined by Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, to discuss the role of meibography in ocular surface examinations and pearls for using it effectively in clinical practice. Dr. Koetting is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO. Dry Eye Fireside Cha...

Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO of the Dry Eye Center of Ohio, joins host Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO of Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Indianapolis on Dry Eye Fireside Chat to walk through a systematic, three-category approach to epiphora and share a case that ended in the operating room. Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information pro...

Welcome back to Dry Eye Fireside Chat! In this installment, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, sits down with Andrew Zagelbaum, OD, to discuss the latest innovations in ocular surface lavage and how—and when—you can effectively utilize them within your practice. Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article do...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Julie McLaughlin, OD, ABO Diplomate, discuss when to consider using biologic treatments—such as amniotic membranes, cenergermin-bkbj, autologous serum tears, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—for patients with ocular surface disease, compared with more traditional therapies. Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, discuss neuropathic pain management in optometry, highlighting diagnostic challenges and the importance of identifying underlying neuropathic conditions in patients with complex medical histories. They support a multidisciplinary approach that aims to improve ocular surface health and involve...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat , Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discuss how to include DED assessment within a comprehensive eye exam, covering both diagnosis and treatment. To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/how-to-identify-ded-in-a-comprehensive-eye-exam/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content sup...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Neel S. Vaidya, MD, MPH, MBA, discuss new approaches to diagnosing neurotrophic keratitis in everyday practice. To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/neurotrophic-keratitis-and-dry-eye/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The info...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Carly Rose, OD, FAAO, discuss how to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for specialty and primary care practices. To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/business-of-dry-eye-kpis-for-specialty-or-any-optometry-practice/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by adv...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, review the importance of managing dry eye prior to surgery to maximize the odds of success. Read the article here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/optimizing-ocular-surface-for-best-surgical-outcomes/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmic...

Join Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, as they discuss the diagnostic algorithm for assessing dry eye disease in contact lens wearers. Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, material...

Join host Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO for a discussion of how NaFL fits in with dry eye and ocular surface disease management! Watch the full episode here:  Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; inste...

Join host Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO & Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO for a discussion of the common mistakes doctors make when coding and billing for dry eye—and how to avoid them! Watch the full episode here:  Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to consti...

Join Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO & Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO for a discussion of how dry eye fits into a busy optometric practice. Watch the full episode here:  Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, mater...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, delve into the factors that should influence a change of course in dry eye treatment. See the full video here:  Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medic...

Join Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO & Janelle L. Davison, OD for a discussion of ocular rosacea—and the best insights on diagnosing and managing this condition for all of your patients, including patients of color in whom this condition is historically underdiagnosed. Full episode with video here:  Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The...

Join Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO and Bennett Walton, MD, MBA for a discussion of dry eye in the pre-surgical patient—what to look for, how to treat, and how to manage long-term. Watch the full episode here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/treating-dry-eye-in-pre-surgical-patient/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information...

Join Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO & Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO to discuss how point-of-care diagnostics can streamline the dry eye disease treatment process for practices and patients. Full episode with video here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/using-point-of-care-diagnostics-to-streamline-dry-eye-disease-treatment/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising f...

Join Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO and Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO for a discussion of the dry eye patient dialogue. Find the full video here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/practice-makes-perfect-the-dry-eye-dialogue Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute me...

Join  Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, sits down with Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, to discuss how optometrists can identify dry eye caused by Sjögren’s disease (SD), treat mixed-disease dry eye in SD patients, and co-manage these patients to optimize treatment outcomes. For the full episode, please visit: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/connection-between-sjoegrens-disease-and-dry-eye Dry Eye Fireside Chat i...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, discuss how optometrists can navigate prior authorizations for dry eye therapies. For the full episode, please visit https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/pearls-for-navigating-inevitable-hurdle-of-prior-authorizations/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by a...

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Ramón Gómez, CMA, discuss how dry eye technicians can positively impact the patient journey to improve compliance. For the full episode, please visit https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/how-dry-eye-technician-impacts-patient-journey/ Dry Eye Fireside Chat is independently editorial content supported by advertising from Sun Opht...