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...
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...
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...
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...
Improved safety, reimbursements, and technology have increased its popularity Prior to COVID-19, telehealth and telemedicine were not all that widespread among doctors. Just 21 percent of all physicians stated that they used virtual consulting, according to a recent...
