Interview with Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, Avant Eyes Optometry, Porter Ranch, CA.  Dr. Hardeep Kataria shares with us how to harness the power of biologics from the human body.  Amniotic materials and blood-derived therapies are now widely available as choices for ocular surface dryness patients.

Biologics and OSD:  Why? When? How?

Interview with Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, Associate Director of Clinical Education for BostonSight, Needham Heights, MA.   Contact lens expert, Dr. Bita Asghari, discusses how scleral contact lenses intersect with other dry eye therapies to bring patients maximal comfort.  Find out where sclerals can fit into your treatment strategy.

The Intersection of Sclerals and Dry Eye Disease

Interview with Carly Rose, OD, FAAO of Eyecare on the Square in Cincinnati, OH. Social media and business savvy, Dr. Carly Rose, joins the podcast with her tips on how to achieve clean and calm eyelids. From lid hygiene to light therapy, you’ll learn modern strategies that improve both eyelid sensation and appearance.

Blepharitis, Blepharitis, Blepharitis

RASP and Immune Mediated Disease Interview with John Sheppard, MD, MMsc, President of Virginia Eye Consultants. Join us as we dive into the deep with Dr. Sheppard on the topic of inflammatory dry eye.  The future of anti-inflammatory dry eye therapy is more than the T-Cell response. Dr. Sheppard gives us his perspectives on RASP (reactive aldehyde species) inhibitors, and Acthar (corticotropin) injections as potential dry eye therapies of the future.

RASP and Immune Mediated Disease

Interview with Peter Sallstig, MD, MBA Santen’s legacy, global products, NA product portfolio, clinical trials and more.Peter also dives into the disease state of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and the recent  US launch of Verkazia®, the first and only topical immunomodulator approved for the treatment of VKC in children and adults 

Interview with Peter Sallstig, MD, MBA Santen’s legacy, global products, NA product portfolio, clinical trials and more.Peter also dives into the disease state of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and the recent US launch of Verkazia®, the first and only topical immunomodulator approved for the treatment of VKC in children and adults

Industry Spotlight: Santen

Interview with Dr. Josh Johnston of Georgia Eye Partners. Dr. Johnston shares with us his tips and tricks for successful Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Treatment.  We also highlight some exciting new therapies coming down the pipeline that have the potential to cause big changes in MGD treatment in the near future.

Interview with Dr. Josh Johnston of Georgia Eye Partners. Dr. Johnston shares with us his tips and tricks for successful Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Treatment.  We also highlight some exciting new therapies coming down the pipeline that have the potential to cause big changes in MGD treatment in the near future.

MGD: Where are we Going?

Interview with Lisa Hornick, OD, FAAO, from Stanford Ranch Optometry.  Optometry Diva’s Dr. Lisa Hornick brings us her fresh clinical perspective on helpful dry eye therapies utilizing improved drug delivery systems, as well as discussing her tips for dry eye treatment success.

Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery Considerations for OSD

Interview with Laura Periman, MD from Periman Eye Institute.The Dry Eye Master graces us with her deep knowledge of how to maximize the body’s nervous system to assist with successful dry eye therapy. She discusses the ideal patient type, dosing, and tips to maximize patient outcomes.  This is an episode you can’t miss! 

Interview with Laura Periman, MD from Periman Eye Institute.The Dry Eye Master graces us with her deep knowledge of how to maximize the body’s nervous system to assist with successful dry eye therapy. She discusses the ideal patient type, dosing, and tips to maximize patient outcomes.  This is an episode you can’t miss!

The Role of Trigeminal Nerve in OSD Treatment

Interview with Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAOThanks to the “Zoom Boom,” patients are aware of personal appearance now, more aware than ever before.  In this episode, Dr. Mila Ioussifova discusses latest modern options for both health and aesthetics to give patients the lift they need! 

Interview with Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAOThanks to the “Zoom Boom,” patients are aware of personal appearance now, more aware than ever before.  In this episode, Dr. Mila Ioussifova discusses latest modern options for both health and aesthetics to give patients the lift they need!

Heavy Lifting- Modern Treatment for Drooping Lids: TempSure Envi*, Upneeq, or Blepharoplasty

Want to hear what is new and exciting in the dry eye space?  Listen in on thoughts, tips, tricks and pearls from Dr. Damon Dierker, Founder of Dry Eye Boot Camp and Co-Chair of Eyes on Dry Eye, on his thoughts on current and future innovations in ocular surface disease.

Innovations in OSD

The new Dry Eye Coach podcast series objective is to raise awareness about the current and future state of ocular surface disease. Podcasts will focus on a variety of topics to engage listeners both ECPs and patients alike.

Novel Dry Eye Treatment Pathways: Understanding the MOAWith so many pharmaceutical treatment options, how do you decide which treatment to prescribe? From dry eye flares to chronic dry eye therapies, Dr. Doug Devries will provide his insights on how the mechanism of action (MOA) for our current and newest dry eye treatment options impacts his decision making and management.

Novel Dry Eye Treatment Pathways: Understanding the MOA With so many pharmaceutical treatment options, how do you decide which treatment to prescribe? From dry eye flares to chronic dry eye therapies, Dr. Doug Devries will provide his insights on how the mechanism of action (MOA) for our current and newest dry eye treatment options impacts his decision making and management.

Novel Dry Eye Treatment Pathways: Understanding the MOA  Interview with Douglas K. Devries, OD

Interview with Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO- BeSpoke Vision.  With so many “letter options” available for patient care, it can be difficult to navigate the differences between the latest treatments for ocular surface dryness.  In this episode, Dr. Selina McGee spells-out exactly how these new treatments can help patients get dry eye relief.

Alphabet Soup for Dry Eyes: IPL, LLLT, RF

Interview with Derek Cunningham, OD Steroids plays an integral role in the treatment of dry eye disease for acute and chronic inflammation.  Although steroids have been used off-label for many years to address inflammation, the question remains is does on-label or off-label indication matter?  In this episode, Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO shares his thought on the subject and how he utilizes steroids in clinical practice. 

Interview with Derek Cunningham, OD Steroids plays an integral role in the treatment of dry eye disease for acute and chronic inflammation.  Although steroids have been used off-label for many years to address inflammation, the question remains is does on-label or off-label indication matter?  In this episode, Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO shares his thought on the subject and how he utilizes steroids in clinical practice.

The Steroid Debate:  On Label vs. Off Label

Stuck in a Rut:  How to Increase Your Dry Eye ServicesInterview with Jake Lang, OD – Associated Eye Care Have you been treating dry eye for several years, but your numbers of procedures aren't growing?  Maybe you bought a treatment device but not effectively utilize the technology.  In this episode, Dr. Jake Lang will provide some tips on how to increase and revive your dry eye services to benefit your patients and grow your practice. 

Stuck in a Rut:  How to Increase Your Dry Eye ServicesInterview with Jake Lang, OD – Associated Eye Care Have you been treating dry eye for several years, but your numbers of procedures aren't growing?  Maybe you bought a treatment device but not effectively utilize the technology.  In this episode, Dr. Jake Lang will provide some tips on how to increase and revive your dry eye services to benefit your patients and grow your practice.

Stuck in a Rut:  How to Increase Your Dry Eye Services

New to OSD:  Where do you Start? Interview with Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO – Premier Vision Group Dry eye is one of the hottest topics in eye care!!  There are many innovative diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options and procedures that will benefit our patients who have been suffering (or silently suffering and not know where to go).  Many eye care practitioners want to get involved and engaged but don't know where to start.  In this episode, Dr. Mile Brujic provides pearls on how to get started in your practice. 

New to OSD:  Where do you Start? Interview with Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO – Premier Vision Group Dry eye is one of the hottest topics in eye care!!  There are many innovative diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options and procedures that will benefit our patients who have been suffering (or silently suffering and not know where to go).  Many eye care practitioners want to get involved and engaged but don't know where to start.  In this episode, Dr. Mile Brujic provides pearls on how to get started in your practice.

New to OSD:  Where do you Start?

Ocular Nutrition MythbustersInterview with Zac Denning, Science Based Health Omega supplements have become a mainstay in the treatment and management of dry eye disease.  Nonetheless, many of us have questions or concerns especially with the results of the DREAM Study which may have caused even more confusion.  In our inaugural episode of Clique on Dry Eye, we discuss many of the tough questions that eye care professionals may have about the impact of nutraceuticals for dry eye disease. 

Ocular Nutrition MythbustersInterview with Zac Denning, Science Based Health Omega supplements have become a mainstay in the treatment and management of dry eye disease.  Nonetheless, many of us have questions or concerns especially with the results of the DREAM Study which may have caused even more confusion.  In our inaugural episode of Clique on Dry Eye, we discuss many of the tough questions that eye care professionals may have about the impact of nutraceuticals for dry eye disease.

Ocular Nutrition Mythbusters

Clique on Dry Eye

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