All of us use an algorithm that guides our dry eye treatment regimen. Mine is basically a combination of the TFOS DEWS II algorithm and the recommendations of the International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. At some point on our treatment ladder, we consider the addition of a prescription medication, such as cyclosporine or lifitegrast.
Both medications are FDA approved, safe and highly effective. They are a mainstay of treatment; the vast majority of dry eye specialists feel that they could not practice medicine as effectively without them. These two (Read more...)
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