The common use of oral antibiotics in the management of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is an extension of the traditional dermatological approach to rosacea treatment. In this context, historically, oral tetracyclines have been used for their anti-inflammatory properties (anti-matrix metalloprote
In Covid-affected 2021, three BOptom students joined the OSL team to explore the effects of an oral astaxanthin (AXT)-based supplement under the supervision of Professor Jennifer Craig, Dr Alex Muntz and myself. The team recruited 30 participants with mild-to-moderate dry eye disease (DED), who took
Ocular surface pain is a leading cause of eyecare visits and healthcare costs, having an observable negative impact on quality of life1. As a consequence of both ocular and systemic disorders, and driven by various mechanisms that are often difficult to fully elucidate, ocular surface pain is often
A Chinese study has revealed a significant correlation between dry eye disease (DED) and anxiety and depression, with researchers proposing sleep quality acts as a mediator between the conditions.
An Austrian phase 2 study showed topical oestradiol reduced signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) in postmenopausal women for at least three months.
US researchers improved symptoms in severe dry eye disease (DED) sufferers using a lubricant derived from cultured stem cells from the corneoscleral rim of cadavers.
Our ocular healthcare system is failing to adequately serve Māori, write Isaac Samuels and Julie Pirere.
Digital device use is a recognised risk factor for dry eye disease, owing to reduced blink frequency and amplitude during screen use, with studies repeatedly proving this association in adults1. More recently, and increasingly, the same appears to apply to children’s screen use too. A collaborative
It’s probably not too common to read the word ‘dragon’ in the same sentence as resilience… far less a purple one! But they are inextricably linked and, if you’ll bear with me, I’ll explain how.
For many independent optometrists, branding is the bane of their existence (perhaps one of many!). Defining who you are as a business, then successfully and cost-effectively translating that to your audience, can feel like an insurmountable task. But those in the know are full of tips and tricks to
If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it’s that we should take nothing for granted and we should seize opportunities - to spend time with family and friends, to have the courage to take on a new challenge, or at least to challenge the status quo.
Lifestyle factors can be triggers for the development of dry eye symptoms, with an increasingly common culprit being screen use: blinking becomes less frequent and the quality of the blink is reduced. Evidence shows incomplete blinking is associated with increased levels of meibomian gland dysfuncti
