Episode 1: Optometry Focus - Home Therapies with Stephanie Doherty

Are your dry eye patients struggling with their at-home treatments? In the first episode of Scope Connect, "Home Therapies," Dr. Byki Huntjens speaks with Stephanie Doherty, an Optometrist with a keen interest in healthcare tech, about improving patient compliance with artificial tears, heat masks, and lid cleaning. Discover practical strategies to help your patients overcome the challenges of integrating these essential routines into their daily lives. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify non-compliance early by asking specific questions about your patient’s home treatment schedule and having them demonstrate their techniques. The importance of educating patients about the anatomy of the eye and the purpose of each treatment. Tips for simplifying treatment regimes and personalising plans to suit individual patient needs and lifestyles. Ways to manage patient expectations and instil confidence in their ability to manage their condition. The value of setting short-term goals and celebrating small wins to encourage long-term adherence. Don't miss out on these valuable insights that can transform your approach to dry eye management and improve your patients' quality of life. Listen to "Home Therapies" now and discover how to better support your patients in achieving lasting relief.