Pharmaceuticals & consumables

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. Read More
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Harnessing the benefits of hyaluronic acid in lubricating eye drops

At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to improve their management of dry eye disease, including: Define hyaluronic acid and its use in dry eye treatment Review the TFOS DEWS II stepped-approach to the management of dry eye Consider the clinical utility of Systane HYDRATION UD Lubricant Eye Drops and where they fit in the management of dry eye symptoms   Artificial tears have been a mainstay dry eye treatment, but as manufacturers bring new products to market it can be challenging for optometrists to remain abreast of the best-performing therapies. MARTIN ROBINSON explains why hyaluronic acid is considered a lubricant with desired properties and performance.
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