Underlying Mechanisms and Diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease

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Cynthia Matossian, MD, and Jai Parekh, MD, describe the lipid and muco-aqueous layers of the tear film and explain how deficiencies in these layers can lead to dry eye disease. They use a patient example to explain the importance of evaluating all cataract patients for dry eye disease prior to surgery, and share insights into tools to help with dry eye disease diagnosis, management, and patient education.

Posted: 5/25/2023

Underlying Mechanisms and Diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease

Cynthia Matossian, MD, and Jai Parekh, MD, describe the lipid and muco-aqueous layers of the tear film and explain how deficiencies in these layers can lead to dry eye disease. They use a patient example to explain the importance of evaluating all cataract patients for dry eye disease prior to surgery, and share insights into tools to help with dry eye disease diagnosis, management, and patient education.

Posted: 5/25/2023

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