December 21, 2019   Treat dry eye disease first, address comfort next Dry eye medications’ intended purpose, more than anything else, is to stabilize patients’ disease. So why are ODs worried about the amount of comfort that they bring patients when the number-one concern should be slowing or halting the progression of the disease? David Kading, OD, FAAO, asks this question and more in a blog on dry eye treatment. See more ADVERTISEMENT Why staff certification is worth the investment When it comes to training, Henry Ford’s famous quote rings true even today: “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” Find out ADVERTISEMENT   Offer support to patients with inherited eye diseases While genetic testing can direct treatment for retinal and corneal disorders and identify those at risk, it is important to have support available when patients test positive. Tracy Schroeder, OD, MS, explains how to offer support to patients with inherited eye diseases. Read on ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLES   What ODs are grateful for: 2019 edition Minimize symptoms of dry eye disease in refractive surgery patients ODs must swim in ‘deep end of the pool’ and avoid over referring Optometry on fleek: Part II OD builds e-commerce dry eye store   RESOURCE CENTER   How to position patient lens transitions in your practice How to start incorporating dry eye in your practice Why you should upgrade technology for contact lens patients How implementing a hiring process netted a great staff Artificial intelligence might be the future of practice management Experts offer advice on fitting, pricing daily disposables