Finding relief with scleral lenses
Ryan Mahmoud shares a case study where a dry eye patient with persistent corneal staining was successfully managed using scleral contact lenses.
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Ryan Mahmoud shares a case study where a dry eye patient with persistent corneal staining was successfully managed using scleral contact lenses.
This randomised, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of quantum molecular resonance (QMR) on the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). QMR is a novel dry eye therapy involving the topical application of electrical currents in the frequency-specific range of 4-64MH
In theory, fitting scleral lenses for my dry eye patients was a logical evolution for both my dry eye and rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens practice specialities, but there were a few obstacles to making it a success in practice. Time was a significant issue. Dry eye patients typically have num
My practice focuses on specialty eye care and, much to my surprise, dry eye continues to be one of our main drawcards and is continuing to grow. A lot of the success we have experienced with dry eye has been due to the implementation of the latest dry eye technology. From a diagnostic perspective, d
I set up a new independent optometry practice earlier this year. I knew that it wasn’t going to be easy, but I was confident my clinical experience, business education and management experience as a
This is a randomised, prospective intervention study that evaluated the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of severe, aqueous-deficient dry eye. PRP is a blood derivative that has previously been successfully used to treat ocular surface disorders such as persist