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July 2009 |
Features
2009 Annual Report on Dry Eye Diseases
By: Jason J. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
A review of research findings and results from a dry eye survey provide insight into current dry eye knowledge
Inflammation in Dry Eye Disease
By: Paul M Karpecki, O.D. , F.A.A.O
How targeted therapy can treat the disease and not just dry eye symptoms
What Influences Contact Lens-Related Dry Eye?
By: Lakshman N. Subbaraman, PhD, BSOptom, MSc, FAAO; Lyndon Jones, PhD, FCOptom, F.A.A.O.
Understanding these factors will assist you in effectively managing contact lens patients who have dry eye
Departments
Online Photo Diagnosis
By: William D. Townsend, OD, FAAO
Editor’s Perspective
By: Jason J. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
First Annual Dry Eye Issue
Research Review
By: Lyndon Jones, PhD, FCOptom, F.A.A.O.
Essential Fatty Acids and Dry Eye: What Do We Know?
Prescribing for Presbyopia
By: Craig W. Norman, FCLSA
Avoiding Dry Eye Symptoms in Presbyopic Lens Wearers
GP Insights
By: Ann Laurenzi-Jones, OD, FAAO
The Benefits of Scleral Lenses for Graft Versus Host Disease
Contact Lens Materials
By: Neil A. Pence, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Silicone Hydrogels Updated to Enhance Comfort
Dry Eye Dx and Tx
By: Katherine M. Mastrota, MS, OD, FAAO
The Future of Dry Eye Treatment
Contact Lens Care and Compliance
By: Michael A. Ward, MMSc, FAAO
Choose Rewetting Drops and Artificial Tears With Care
Contact Lens Practice Pearls
By: Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Tried and True Tricks for Managing Contact Lens Dryness
The Business of Contact Lenses
By: Gary Gerber, OD
Beware the Dry Eye Treatment Rut
Pediatric and Teen CL Care
By: Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO; Marjorie J. Rah, OD, PhD
Dry Eyes Are Less of a Problem in Young Contact Lens Wearers
Treatment Plan
By: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Gaining Some Perspective on Dry Eye Treatment
Reader and Industry Forum
By: John L. Schachet, O.D.
Evaluating the Efficacy of a New Lubricant Eye Drop
Reader and Industry Forum
By: Milton M. Hom, O.D., F.A.A.O.
The Two Most Important Lens Wear Considerations
Contact Lens Case Reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Stevens-Johnson Patient Benefits from Scleral Lens Wear