Speaker prefers lifitegrast, punctal plugs for controlling dry eye

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Douglas A. Katsev, MD, said that cataract patients should be aware of dry eye, as it is the most common cornea issue, at Hawaiian Eye 2019.
“Sometimes there are fires to put out in cataract surgery,” Katsev said. “The initial screening should detect dry eye whether it’s through a questionnaire or staining.”
He said dry eye needs to be on the radar of surgeons and their staff.
“To achieve the best IOL scores you need a good calculation, good data, have the best cornea and have it (Read more...)

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