A Lesson in Blink Mechanics and Dry Eye

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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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This month on the To the Point podcast, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, discuss the relationship between eyelid laxity, poor blinking patterns, and dry eye with guest Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO. Dr. Lappin also shares tips for properly assessing eyelids and blink quality at the slit lamp and offers his thoughts on management strategies.

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A Lesson in Blink Mechanics and Dry Eye

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Takeways From the TFOS DEWS III Report 29:48

22 days ago29:48

29:48

In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, get into a deep discussion with Vin T. Dang, OD, FAAO, on the recent Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop (TFOS DEWS) III Report. Dr. Dang shares his top takesaways from the report and offers his thoughts on a recently FDA-approved neuromodulating agent that treats dry eye by stimulating increased tear production.…

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A Lesson in Blink Mechanics and Dry Eye 29:37

7 weeks ago29:37

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Is it Dry Eye or Corneal Pathology? 33:56

11 weeks ago33:56

33:56

Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS, joins co-hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, on this episode of the To the Point podcast to share her insights on managing corneal pathology in the setting of dry eye symptoms. They discuss signs to look for in cases of limbal stem cell deficiency (especially with contact lens wearers), the benefits of fitting scleral lenses, pearls for managing other corneal diseases, and more.…

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Take Ownership of Your Career in Dry Eye 27:02

16 weeks ago27:02

27:02

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, welcome their latest guest to the podcast, Pamela Theriot, OD, FAAO, who discusses her unique journey toward starting a large dry eye referral center as an associate optometrist. Dr. Theriot shares her approach to advocating for the need to treat dry eye more extensively, the logistics of building up a dry eye clinic, what it takes to educate the public on dry eye disease, and more.…

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Learn How Vitamin A Supports the Ocular Surface 29:10

20 weeks ago29:10

29:10

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, have a conversation with Kaleb Abbott, OD, FAAO, on the importance of vitamin A in maintaining ocular surface health. Dr. Abbott discusses the various forms of vitamin A, where it can be obtained, settings in which it can be potentially harmful to the ocular surface, signs and symptoms of deficiency, and more.…

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Beware the Dry Eye Masqueraders 31:55

24 weeks ago31:55

31:55

Hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, welcome guest Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, for a lively discussion of the most common conditions that can be mistaken for dry eye disease. Dr. Brujic also reviews the signs and symptoms that can be red flags that something else is occurring with a patient’s ocular or systemic health.…

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OSD’s Greatest Hits: 2024 Edition 29:06

30 weeks ago29:06

29:06

In this month’s episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, talk about the most exciting, important, and novel ocular surface disease (OSD) news to come out of the past year, including FDA approvals, product launches, new clinical data, and more. They also discuss what developments to watch out for in the OSD space this coming year.…

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Meibomian Gland Probing 28:21

33 weeks ago28:21

28:21

This month on To the Point, learn about meibomian gland probing in patients with dry eye with Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO. Their guest, Rana Taji, OD, MSc, FAAO, explains what it is, how to do it, why to do it, and more.

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How to Add Dry Eye Research to Your Clinical Life 30:53

37 weeks ago30:53

30:53

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, are joined by Sathi Maiti, OD, FAAO, who shares her knowledge and experience working on dry eye clinical research. Dr. Maiti offers great advice on what you need to know before seeking out a clinical trial, how to delegate tasks to your staff related to the study, tips for patient recruiting and scheduling, and other considerations.…

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Treating Dry Eye at the Molecular Level 27:10

42 weeks ago27:10

27:10

Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, shares his knowledge of innovative therapies for dry eye with Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO. He discusses drugs in development that target pathways involved in ocular surface disease, such as reactive aldehyde species inhibitors, transient receptor potential receptors, and more.…

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Treating CCH With RF 44:07

46 weeks ago44:07

44:07

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, discuss the benefits of using radio frequency to treat conjunctivochalasis (CCH) with Edward H. Jaccoma, MD, an ophthalmologist who specializes in dry eye and ocular aesthetics. Dr. Jaccoma also offers his insights for patient education, managing cases of CCH that don’t go entirely as planned, and more.…

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Peroperative Considerations for the Ocular Surface 23:01

50 weeks ago23:01

23:01

Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, joins Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, this month on To the Point to share her insights on preoperative ocular surface considerations. Dr. Venkateswaran offers her approach to optimizing the ocular surface, educating patients on the importance of properly managing dry eye, and varying her dry eye treatment strategy depending on the individual patient.…

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Knowledge on Dry Eye, Diet, and Lifestyle to Share With Patients 28:01

1 year ago28:01

28:01

Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS, joins Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, on this month’s episode of To the Point. An expert on nutrition and ocular health, Dr. Poteet discusses what the research has shown regarding the benefits of dietary supplementation for managing ocular surface disease, new products on the market, the dangers of OTC products, resources on vetting supplements, and more.…

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Making Your Way in Dry Eye 30:48

1 year ago30:48

30:48

Jennifer Shaba, OD, joins Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, on the latest episode to share her story about opening her own dry eye practice focused on regenerative medicine and holistic eye care. Dr. Shaba offers advice for optometrists at the very beginning of their own journey in dry eye.…

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An Interview With the Inventor of Rinsada 36:25

1 year ago36:25

36:25

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, are joined by retina specialist Srinivas Kondapalli, MD, who developed the Rinsada Irrigating Lid Retractor, which effectively cleanses the conjunctival fornix, palpebral conjunctiva, and bulbar conjunctiva.

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Hear the Journey of the OD Behind the Crystal Tear Report 39:16

1 year ago39:16

39:16

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, catch up with Crystal M. Brimer, OD, FAAO, to talk about her prolific journey in dry eye. Dr. Brimer discusses opening her own practice, creating the Dry Eye Institute to promote education among eye care providers, and shares tips to help other ODs to get started or revitalize their dry eye services.…

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New Practice, Noh Problem: Lessons From Opening a Cold Start Practice 28:41

1 year ago28:41

28:41

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, welcome this month’s guest, Ada Noh, OD. Dr. Noh shares her story of how she came to open her very own practice, dedicated solely to dry eye, in a brand new city. She talks about building up her patient base, networking with local providers, and lessons she learned along the way.…

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Is Radio Frequency a Worthwhile Investment for Your Dry Eye Toolkit? 27:47

1 year ago27:47

27:47

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, interview Keylee Brown, OD, to learn how she came to offer radio frequency therapy in her dry eye clinic. Dr. Brown talks about how the technology works with intense pulsed light, how she educates patients about it, fits it into her workflow, and the rewarding clinical results she has witnessed since purchasing the device.…

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Treating OSD in 2024 25:13

2 years ago25:13

25:13

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, kick off 2024 with a conversation about several new and anticipated products for treating ocular surface disease, including cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1% (Vevye, Harrow), perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Meibo, Bausch + Lomb), and lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (Xdemvy, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals). They also share some practice pearls and professional goals for the year ahead.…

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Dry Eye From a Neuro Perspective 27:08

2 years ago27:08

27:08

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, welcome guest Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, who shares her pearls for treating patients with dry eye and a neurologic condition or injury. She explains how to determine whether a patient’s dry eye symptoms are simply dry eye alone, or if they may be related to neurologic problem, and what to do if they are.…

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Considerations for Use of Two Newly Approved Drugs 31:12

2 years ago31:12

31:12

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, discuss factors to consider when bringing perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo, Bausch + Lomb) and lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (Xdemvy, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) into your clinical practice.

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A New Perspective for To the Point 21:31

2 years ago21:31

21:31

This month on To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, introduces her new co-host, Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Quint shares her background and journey in optometry, including how she came to open her dry eye and aesthetics clinic 2 years ago in Maine.

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Best Practices for Fitting Scleral Lenses 39:55

2 years ago39:55

39:55

This month, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Anith Pillai, OD, FSLS, FIAOMC, to discuss the nuances of sceral lens fitting. Dr. Pillai shares his experiences running a specialty contact lens clinic, including navigating the conversation about scleral lenses with patients, managing the initial adjustment period, handling tricky cases, billing, and what he wishes he knew from the start.…

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An Intro to the Latest Dry Eye Drop 34:40

2 years ago34:40

34:40

Get an overview of the recently FDA-approved perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo, Bausch + Lomb) from Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO. Drs. O’Dell and Garlich discuss the drop’s mechanism of action, dosing regimen, clinical trial findings, side effect profile, and more.…

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Navigating Conversations About Makeup and DED 42:30

2 years ago42:30

42:30

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, discuss cosmetics and ocular hygiene with Mark Schaeffer, OD, including how to appropriately address this topic with patients who have dry eye. They also talk about cosmetric trends to be aware of that patients may be participating in, how such trends may affect the ocular surface, and alternative makeup options you can recommend.…

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Keep an Open Mind When Dealing With Patients Who Have Itching, Redness, and Discomfort 30:30

2 years ago30:30

30:30

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, have a talk with Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, about how to manage patients with dry eye who also have symptoms of ocular allergy. They discuss the similarities between the conditions, dry eye considerations for oral antihistamine use, treatment strategies, when to refer a patient to an allergist, and more.…

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Demodex Blepharitis 101 28:57

2 years ago28:57

28:57

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, connect with Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, to talk about Demodex blepharitis. They discuss a recent case of Dr. O’Dell’s, then get into signs and symptoms to watch out for, differential diagnoses, how to speak to patients about their diagnosis, and the anticipated approval of TP-03 (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals), a novel eye drop therapy in development.…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About PRP Drops for Dry Eye 32:33

2 years ago32:33

32:33

This month, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, welcome guests Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, and Kim Connelly, a medical laboratory technologist, to talk about the use of platelet-rich plasma eye drops to treat ocular surface disease. They discuss what they are, how they work, when to try them, how patients should use the drops at home, and more.…

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A Supportive Approach to Managing Dry Eye Disease 33:33

2 years ago33:33

33:33

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Mila Ioussifova, OD, FAAO, to discuss the links between lifestyle, nutrition, and dry eye disease. Dr. Ioussifova shares her recommendations for talking to patients with dry eye about how proper nutrition to support their gut microbiome can positively affect their ocular surface health.…

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Get Excited for Your Patients With Dry Eye 30:44

3 years ago30:44

30:44

Make room in your dry eye toolkit! Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, dedicate this episode to a discussion of eagerly awaited products in the pipeline for the treatment of ocular surface disease.

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Make Informed Clinical Decisions About Dry Eye Treatment 31:36

3 years ago31:36

31:36

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, connect with Robert Sambursky, MD, to learn about what’s new in point-of-care testing for dry eye disease. Dr. Sambursky describes how quantitative diagnostics and follow-up testing can help optometrists provide more personalized care and show patients tangible improvement to reinforce the benefits of dry eye therapy.…

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Ocular Surface Considerations for the Preop Period 25:09

3 years ago25:09

25:09

Preparing the eye for surgery is essential. Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, welcome William Trattler, MD, for a conversation on how to optimize the ocular surface for cataract surgery. They discuss why it’s important to take charge of your surgical patients with ocular surface disease preoperatively and target their treatment in a multi-step fashion.…

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Staff Input on Dry Eye Management and Technician Training 35:15

3 years ago35:15

35:15

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Dr. O’Dell’s lead technician, Heather Bollinger. Ms. Bollinger shares questions that have come up while coordinating care for patients with dry eye and imparts her insights on how to effectively train and educate technicians.

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Treating Soldiers With OSD 35:27

3 years ago35:27

35:27

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, talk with Elena Carter, OD, who shares her experiences caring for active-duty military and veterans, including how she uses dehydrated amniotic membranes to treat ocular surface disease in these populations.

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How to Diagnose and Treat Nocturnal Lagophthalmos 30:57

3 years ago30:57

30:57

This month, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, dedicate the episode to the fairly common, yet sometimes elusive condition, nocturnal lagophthalmos, which clinicians encounter in their patients with dry eye. They pick the brain of Douglas K. Devries, OD, who talks about how he identifies patients with the condition, testing he uses, treatment options, and potential pitfalls associated with disease management.…

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Always Be Mindful of Your Patients’ Ocular Surface 25:36

3 years ago25:36

25:36

On this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, talk glaucoma management and ocular surface complications with Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO. Dr. Schweitzer shares some ways to support ocular surface health in patients with glaucoma, who often experience dry eye symptoms with long-term drop usage.…

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The Changing Landscape of Dry Eye Disease 30:32

3 years ago30:32

30:32

In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, who shares her knowledge of novel dry eye therapies in the pipeline. Dr. Nichols also discusses what optometrists can look forward to in the next couple of years.…

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How the Autonomic Nervous System Is Connected to Dry Eye 27:56

3 years ago27:56

27:56

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, speak with Diana Driscoll, OD, about her experience with POTS disease and how it led her to discover a link between the autonomic nervous system and dry eye. Dr. Driscoll believes that dry eye is just one manifestation of a systemic issue, shares her advice on how to recognize and manage patients with autonomic conditions, and more.…

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Making the Move to an Aesthetic Practice 31:16

3 years ago31:16

31:16

Hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, talk practice management strategies with guest Melanie Denton, OD, MBA, FAAO. Dr. Denton outlines the pros of earning an MBA, the steps she took in opening her practice and adding aesthetics, how to hire consultants, and general patient beauty routines.…

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Identifying Thyroid Eye Disease 26:47

3 years ago26:47

26:47

Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, joins hosts Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, to explain the potential warning signs of thyroid eye disease and the condition’s correlation with dry eye disease (DED). Dr. Lang discusses how physicians can identify the underlying symptoms of thyroid eye disease, how to differentiate those symptoms from DED, and how to appropriately manage these patients.…

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A Data-Driven Approach to Dry Eye Treatment 40:08

3 years ago40:08

40:08

Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, and Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, welcome Crystal M. Brimer, OD, FAAO—a dry eye specialist based out of Wilmington, NC, and the founder of The Dry Eye Institute. Dr. Brimer shares her process in developing the Oculus Crystal Tear Report and how it became the foundation for The Dry Eye Institute, how she maximizes referrals to her practice, and more.…

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Reviewing Practice Growth Methods From 2021 18:12

4 years ago18:12

18:12

In 2022’s first episode of To The Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, look back at some of the technologies, investments, and practice growth strategies they implemented in the last year. How have these developments improved patient relations and refined how each physician treats dry eye and other ocular surface diseases?…

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A Nasal Spray for Natural Tear Production 23:37

4 years ago23:37

23:37

Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, and Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, welcome Tom Kislan, OD, to discuss Tyrvaya (Oyster Point Pharma)—an FDA-approved nasal spray for dry eye treatment. Together, they discuss the link between neural stimulation and basal tear production, patient selection for Tyrvaya, patient education on product use within the clinic, and more.…

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High-Tech Treatments for Ocular Surface Disease 41:19

4 years ago41:19

41:19

In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Kambiz Silani, OD, Chief Clinical Director of Beverly Hills Optometry and founder of its Advanced Dry Eye Center. Dr. Silani elaborates on how his high-tech practice utilizes office-based devices to properly diagnose and treat patients with ocular surface disease. He also discusses his path to dry eye, his use of social media to grow his practice, and more.…

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Reexamining the Patient Experience in Optometry 31:19

4 years ago31:19

31:19

Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, and Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, are joined by Adam Ramsey, OD, co-founder of Black Eyecare Perspective and owner of Socialite Vision in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In this episode, Dr. Ramsey discusses his model of concierge medicine and how personalized eye care enhances his patients’ experiences. He then dives into his work with Black Eyecare Perspective, describing how the organization is working to increase Black representation in optometry and at board level with companies in the field.…

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Ocular Health-Based Cosmetics 28:46

4 years ago28:46

28:46

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, are joined by Amy Gallant Sullivan, executive director and co-creator of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) and founder of Eyes Are The Story—a wellness-meets-beauty brand focused on eye health. In this episode, Ms. Gallant Sullivan discusses the origins of TFOS and the organization’s goal with dry eye education and beyond, and touches on Eyes Are The Story’s line of cosmetics aimed at promoting ocular health.…

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The Intersection of Aesthetics and Ocular Health 33:58

4 years ago33:58

33:58

Janelle L. Davison, OD, joins To The Point to discuss her groundbreaking businesses, which include her Dry Eye Spa and Brilliant Eyes Vision Center, and the intersection of aesthetics and ocular health. Dr. Davison breaks down her foray into dry eye treatment, the benefits of combining self care with eye care in her spa, and more.…

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Take a Deep Dive Into Dry Eye Disease 33:30

4 years ago33:30

33:30

In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, welcome Arthur Epstein, OD, FAAO, for an in-depth discussion about dry eye disease (DED). Dr. Epstein is the cofounder of Phoenix Eye Care, heads its Dry Eye/OSD Center, and serves as its director of clinical research. Dr. Epstein shares insight into his clinical research of DED, his methods for clinical therapy, and how to manage noncompliant patients.…

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Incorporating Oxervate Into Your Practice 27:08

4 years ago27:08

27:08

In this episode of To the Point, Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, welcome Lauren McLoughlin, OD, to discuss the best methods for incorporating Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj ophthalmic solution 0.002%, Dompé) into your practice to treat dry eye disease. Dr. McLoughlin provides insight into her process for treating patients with Oxervate, how she tests for corneal sensitivity, and the importance of treating neurotrophic keratitis in patients with dry eye.…

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The Appeal of Aesthetic Optometry 27:39

4 years ago27:39

27:39

In this episode of To The Point, hosts Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, and Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, welcome Carly Rose, OD, FAAO, to discuss her usage of radiofrequency as a treatment option within her practice. Together, they discuss the appeal of aesthetic treatment and IPL, Dr. Rose’s popular social media presence, and how she pivoted her office to specialize in dry eye treatment.…

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Hear How One Practice Creates and Uses PRP to Treat Patients With Dry Eye 32:00

4 years ago32:00

32:00

With dry eye cases on the rise in the past five years, optometrists are looking for new effective treatment options. In this episode of To the Point, Leslie and Jackie are joined by Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO, to discuss her experience treating dry eye disease with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) at her practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. They discuss how Dr. Madan’s practice creates their PRP eye drops, review case studies regarding PRP to treat dry eye, and much more.…

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All About Omegas 29:22

4 years ago29:22

29:22

Nutrition is a factor in so many disease processes, including those affecting the eyes. Jackie and Leslie talk with guest Kimberly Friedman, OD, FAAO, about the role of omega fatty acids in dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction, including when to add them to a patient’s treatment protocol and in what dose, form, and ratio. Dr. Friedman also describes the difference between wild caught salmon and tuna versus farm-raised fish and explains which omega-3 supplements are the most beneficial for eye health.…

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What’s New in Dry Eye? 33:23

4 years ago33:23

33:23

Leslie and Jackie are back, talking all things dry eye. In their latest episode, they talk about new treatment options available for dry eye and introduce a new term: dry eye flares. The duo also discuss upcoming technologies and management strategies, the importance of continuing education, and more.…

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What to Do With Noncompliant Dry Eye Patients 31:32

5 years ago31:32

31:32

Do you have patients who find it difficult to stick with their dry eye treatment plans? In this episode of To the Point, Leslie and Jackie discuss how they have handled various noncompliant patient situations. The hosts also provide tips for increasing patient adherence to treatment plans and improving return rates for follow-up visits.…

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Don’t Forget About At-Home Dry Eye Care 29:02

5 years ago29:02

29:02

No matter how hard you may try to rehabilitate the ocular surface of your dry eye patients, if you don’t get good at-home regimens in place, they may fail treatment. In this episode of To the Point, Leslie and Jackie review the three categories of at-home care products available for chronic dry eye: cleansers, heat products, and nutraceuticals. They discuss different examples from each category and offer advice on how to ensure your patients follow their treatment plan.…

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The Dry Eye Diagnostic Armamentarium: A Look at the Options 32:40

5 years ago32:40

32:40

Unsure of which tools you should get for your dry eye practice? Hosts Leslie and Jackie give a rundown of the different diagnostic tools you can purchase for your growing dry eye clinic, from low-end to high-end and everything in between, sharing their personal challenges and successes with each.

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Systemic Diseases and Dry Eye 28:48

5 years ago28:48

28:48

Ever have a patient with suspected dry eye who didn’t quite fit the bill? In this episode of To the Point, Leslie and Jackie discuss how dry eye isn’t always an isolated condition. Learn how a patient’s medication list and medical history can play a crucial role in their disease.

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How to Handle Dry Eye Masqueraders 29:24

5 years ago29:24

29:24

Knowing what to do when confronted with a dry eye masquerader can go a long way to ensuring better patient outcomes. Working their way in from the outside of the eye, starting with the lid and ending with the cornea, hosts Leslie and Jackie discuss how to identify and manage conditions that can masquerade or contribute to dry eye and complicate a patient’s treatment plan.…

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Putting the “Eye” in IPL 30:48

5 years ago30:48

30:48

Hosts Leslie and Jackie are joined by guest Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, to share their experiences with intense pulsed light therapy for treating inflammation in patients with dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction and discuss the procedure’s limitations and positive cosmetic benefits.

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A Crash Course on Scleral Lens Fitting for Dry Eye 31:05

5 years ago31:05