Optimization of ocular surface requires newer treatment options

CEDARS Debates is a monthly feature in Ocular Surgery News. CEDARS — Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Society — is a group of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.Lid margin disease and dry eye disease have long been troublesome for both the patient and the physician. They are difficult to treat, and until recent years, there have been few reliable treatment options. Lately, attention has been focused on the effect of ocular surface disease on visual performance. This has become particularly relevant when a patient undergoes refractive surgery and refractive cataract surgery. Optimization of the ocular surface around the time of surgery is critical to obtaining the best outcomes. This month, Dr. Mark Milner and Dr. Sheri Rowen discuss LipiFlow (TearScience) and intense pulsed light in the treatment of ocular surface disease. We hope you enjoy this discussion.