One of the most useful shifts in TFOS DEWS III starts with a simple premise: dry eye is not one disease, and a diagnosis is just the beginning. Developed by 80 experts from 18 countries, DEWS III offers an evidence-based framework for finding the etiologic drivers behind disease and matching care to each patient.¹ 

During a recent Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO and Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO discussed whether that framework can really work in everyday eye care. Their answer was yes, and it starts with knowing what to look for.

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In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, sits down with Ada Noh, OD, about the role of nutritional supplementation in ocular surface disease management, why formulation matters, and how clinicians can help patients develop realistic expectations.

Dr. Noh has built a practice exclusively focusing on ocular surface disease in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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For years, artificial tears were the default recommendation for almost anyone with dry eyes. They still have an important place in treatment, but the thinking behind them has changed. As our understanding of ocular surface disease has evolved, so has the role of lubricating therapy. 

During a recent Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Mile Brujic, OD, explored why lubricating drops remain essential while no longer standing alone in modern dry eye management.

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On this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, is joined by Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, to discuss the role of meibography in ocular surface examinations and pearls for using it effectively in clinical practice.

Dr. Koetting is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO.

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In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, discuss neuropathic pain management in optometry, highlighting diagnostic challenges and the importance of identifying underlying neuropathic conditions in patients with complex medical histories. They support a multidisciplinary approach that aims to improve ocular surface health and involves collaborating with diverse healthcare providers to effectively address symptoms.

To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/neuropathic-pain-management-in-optometry

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In this episode of Dry Eye Fireside Chat, Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discuss how to include DED assessment within a comprehensive eye exam, covering both diagnosis and treatment.

To read the article, click here: https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/how-to-identify-ded-in-a-comprehensive-eye-exam/

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