by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Jul 16, 2021 | Industry News
According to a recent Nielsen poll, patients are spending more than 13 hours per day on digital devices—and this is having a profound effect on their eyes. Previously, I wrote about the increase in myopia among young patients during the pandemic, as well as the rise...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Apr 19, 2021 | Industry News
A common, misunderstood but manageable condition Blepharitis affects 20 million patients per year, making it one of the most common conditions managed by eye care practitioners (ECPs). An estimated 45 percent of all blepharitis cases involve the ectoparasite...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Feb 10, 2021 | Industry News
Studies show significant improvement of symptoms after just two weeks As I’ve discussed in previous posts, dry eye disease (DED) symptoms have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to a number of factors, including the increased use of screens as more of us...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Oct 23, 2020 | Industry News
Use visual tools to explain this treatment option to patients The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on our eyes. Dry eye disease (DED) symptoms have risen, largely due to the increased use of screens as more of us are working and learning remotely, as well...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Aug 21, 2020 | Industry News, Patient Education
Increasing awareness among glaucoma patients undergoing cataract surgery There are about 3 million people over the age of 40 diagnosed with glaucoma in the U.S. It is one of the top two leading causes of blindness in this patient population, and the number is expected...
