OSN round table, part 2: Optimization of the ocular surface

Dry eye is a multifactorial progressive disease that worsens with time. At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Barcelona, Ocular Surgery News convened anterior segment surgeons from both sides of the Atlantic to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease, particularly before and after ophthalmic procedures. In this second of two parts led by OSN Technology Section Editor William B. Trattler, MD, the round table participants delve into their suggested regimens for optimizing the ocular surface with respect to dry eye, giving their thoughts on eyelid hygiene, use of punctal plugs, pterygium surgery and consequences of cross-linking for keratoconus. William B. Trattler, MD: There have been a number of innovations in diagnostics as well as therapies for lid margin disease. What new technologies have you incorporated into your practice to improve care for your patients?