Tag: chronic
Dr. Araba Otoo: Eye Health is Public Health
There is a strong correlation between eye diseases, vision loss and numerous chronic conditions widely recognized as public health issues, such as diabetes, which...
Over-the-Counter Products Play Important Role in Dry Eye Management
Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO, sees dry eye every day, and she sees the problem growing. “Digital devices are not doing us any...
OD Works on Patent Pending Dry Eye Innovation
Haley Perry, OD, has long been recognized at Elite Eye Care in Arden, North Carolina, for her expertise in managing dry eye disease. But...
Addressing the Emotional Toll of Chronic Dry Eye Disease
For practitioners specializing in chronic conditions like advanced dry eye disease, the reality of patient care is emotionally demanding. Rana Taji, OD, MSc, FAAO,...
Spotting the Signs of Dry Eye Disease
Persistent eye discomfort might be more than occasional dryness—it could be a sign of dry eye disease, a common but often overlooked condition that...
OD Finds Second Purpose Through Hospice Work
Twelve years ago, Kathryn Richdale, OD, PhD, Dipl CCLRT, and her family experienced something no one plans for: her dad, Peter, entered hospice care...
