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OOLS - Online Optom Learning Series - Session 110 (07th March 2021)
Here we bring you the 110th session of our online learning series which was live on 07th March 2021 at 08:30am IST.
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All about this Session:
Dr. Anith Pillai, a practicing optometrist, and an anterior segment expert begins by stating the DEWS II report highlights: loss of homeostasis, Hyperormolarity and Neurosensory abnormalities. We dive into the basics of diagnosing ocular surface conditions, with information on different methods and devices available to practitioners. We learn in short about the clinical definitions of the ocular surface conditions before Dr. Pillai leads us into a detailed explanation of the following conditions
We learn the clinical definition for the following conditions
1. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) (11:22)
a. Definition (11:22)
b. Anatomy of the glands (11:32)
c. Pathophysiology (12:53)
2. Blepharitis (13:33)
a. Definition (13:33)
b. Demodex (14:48)
Dr. Pillai then explains step-wise how to treat certain ocular surface conditions as per the DEWS II report.
1. Step 1 Environmental control (22:35)
2. Step 2 (24:32)
3. Step 3 (26:15)
4. Step 4 (27:45)
Lastly, we learn about the specific recommendations that we should use to treat ocular surface disorders. Some of them are described as follows
1. Artificial tears (29:15)
2. Omega 3s (30:12)
3. Hypochlorous acid (31:14)
4. Topical therapies(32:00)
5. Lipiflow (34:50)
6. Miboflow (35:15)
7. Microblepharoexfoliation (35:50)
8. iLux (36:54)
9. Tearcare (37:50)
10. Intense Pulse Light (IPL) (38:35)
11. Ocusoft Thermal 1 Touch (39:20)
12. Radio Frequency (40:00)
13. Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) (40:40)
14. At-home devices (41:26)
15. Scleral Lenses (42:14)
16. Amniotic membrane (42:24)
17. New Treatments (43:03)
The session ends with an interesting question and answer segment with the live audience.
References: https://bit.ly/referencesfordranithpi...
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We would like to thank Dr. Anith Pillai for this wonderful session on how we as eye care practitioners should be well aware of ocular surface diseases and how can we manage or co-manage them.
We thank all the participants who attended the lecture and asked a few important questions so that we learn and go home with a great message.
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