Join hosts Roya and Sheila in today's captivating episode as they unravel the intriguing world of dry eye treatment! Discover groundbreaking news about a new medication on the verge of approval—and hear the rollercoaster history behind its journey that will surely keep you riveted!

But that's not all! We're thrilled to welcome special guest Gary Mikaelian, Ph.D., and CEO of EyeXY. Gary, the visionary behind the innovative Gaudi freeform scleral lens, shares his inspiring journey to the U.S., his decision to pursue a Ph.D., and even his passion for writing children's books.

Prepare for a deep dive into freeform lenses as we explore essential topics such as the nuances of scleral shape learned during profilometry research when to adopt this cutting-edge technology, and the best tips for successful implementation when prescribing freeform lenses.

This episode is bursting with expert insights and valuable knowledge you won't want to miss!

Don't forget to tune in and mark your calendar for next week's enlightening discussions! We'd love your input—share your guest ideas or topics you'd like us to tackle at [email protected].

SOURCES

Glance on Eyecare: Aldeyra + Repoxalap

Gary Mikaelian: LinkedIn

Gary Mikaelian: Email

Kids Book

Gaudi with Valley Contax

EyeXY

Eaglet Eye Surface Profiler

Pentacam

Medmont

Ovitz

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