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Novel method helps eliminate docking laser interface bubbles

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Advances in laser technology continue to propel the laser surgical field forward and bestow improved quality of vision and quicker wound healing, thus improving our patients’ satisfaction with these laser-related ophthalmic procedures. One disturbing experience for the surgeon is the occurrence of interface bubbles while docking lasers. This results in downtime for the surgeon in the surgical suite.In this column, Dr. Siepser describes a simple surgical technique that can solve the problem of interface bubbles while docking the laser on the ocular surface, thus saving valuable surgical time and making (Read more...)

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Corneal basement membrane dystrophy: Dry eye disease’s sticky wicket

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Our severe dry eye disease archetype, “Linda Blair,” has come to your office with her eyes aflame and her head a-spinning. She has marched into your exam room spewing horrific invective at any and all who sat on the other end of your Haag-Streit, but you were prepared. You read all three parts of our series on starting and building a dry eye practice, and you went all the way and put into place the advanced dry eye protocol along with your entire staff.When Linda arrived, you evaluated her with (Read more...)