Dry Eye Fireside Chat

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 does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 involves collaborating with diverse healthcare providers to effectively address symptoms.To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/neuropathic-pain-management-in-optometry 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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-dialogueDry 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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-eyeDry 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

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 advertising from Sun Ophthalmics. The information provided in this article does not and is not intended to constitute medical advice; instead, all information, content, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Selina McGee, OD, FAAO discuss why the vehicle in a drop formulation matters, how to explain the importance of vehicle to your dry eye patient, and what goes into picking a medication.Note: Cyclosporine is highly lipophilic, and the ocular surface is lipophobic. The SFA molecule used in Vevye is perfluorobutylpentane.For the full episode, including imaging, please visit https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/why-vehicle-matters-branded-vs-unbranded-treatment-osd/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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.

In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, discuss how to decide when a dry eye patient is a candidate for in-office treatments, prescription therapies, or a combination of both.For the full episode, including imaging, please visit  https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/in-office-treatments-dry-eye-rx-or-bothDry 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only. 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, materials available herein are for general information purposes only.