A Queensland independent optometry clinic is the first in Australia to introduce InMode’s combination treatment for dry eye disease into practise.
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Dry eye disease and co-morbidities
At the completion of this article, the reader will be able to improve their management of dry eye disease and co-morbidities, including:
Recall the pathophysiology of dry eye disease
Recall the mechanism of action of the various dry eye treatment options
Identify the causes of a patient’s symptoms of dry eye
Implement effective management strategies for DED and co-morbidities.
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Alcon shaking up lubricant eye drops
A new product from Alcon is shaking up the eye lubricant category and piquing the interest of clinical optometrists and tear film researchers in Australia.
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O=MEGA23: Highlights from the optometry clinical program
Myopia dominated the clinical program at O=MEGA23 and the 4th World Congress of Optometry, but there were also many other thought-provoking sessions that Insight attended.
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Changes in cataract surgery, patient expectations and collaborative care
At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to improve their management of patients requiring cataract surgery including:
Review the components of productive post-operative communication
Understand and manage cataract patient expectations
Review the elements of a good referral for refractive cataract surgery
Understand the types of IOLs currently available
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Thermaeye Plus IPL – dry eye on a different wavelength
More eye clinics are elevating their dry eye service by investing in an intense pulsed light system. An Australian optometrist and ophthalmologist discuss adopting the Thermaeye Plus IPL in their respective practices with some key differences.
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IPL: A paradigm shift in the treatment of dry eye disease
At the completion of this article, the reader should have a better understanding of dry eye management with IPL, including:
Understand the role of IPL treatment in reducing symptoms, improving tear quality and managing inflammationassociated with dry eye disease (DED)
Review the strengths and limitations of established dry eye treatment protocols, including tear supplements,
immunosuppressants and thermal heating Recognise how IPL treatments, following the ‘Toyos Protocol’, can improve DED symptoms and signs, reduce inflammation and stimulate meibum liquefaction. Read More
immunosuppressants and thermal heating Recognise how IPL treatments, following the ‘Toyos Protocol’, can improve DED symptoms and signs, reduce inflammation and stimulate meibum liquefaction. Read More
From little things big things grow
Leaving his stable job and patients at Dry Eye Group in Melbourne was a difficult but necessary step optometrist and entrepreneur Billy Chang had to take to grow the start-up he co-founded to help dry eye patients.
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Tapping into ophthalmic opportunities
AFT Pharmaceuticals is highly selective about the products it brings to the Australasian market – and its eyecare portfolio exemplifies this. CEO Dr Hartley Atkinson discusses the company’s dual role as a distributor and innovator on the local ophthalmic scene.
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InMode Australia flying in Dr Bruce Dornn for Envision events
Over two evening events in Sydney and Melbourne, medical device company InMode will host Canadian optometrist Dr Bruce Dornn to discuss his experience with the Envision platform for dry eye disease (DED).
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