Have you ever sat down and read the TFOS DEWS 2 report?  We decided to go back to the OG report and break down its components and we are starting off with the definition- you have to define it to manage and treat it!  https://www.tfosdewsreport.org/ thecorneacorner.com

It is time to invite our first guest & dear friend, Dr. Jasmeen Bhangu, onto our podcast! She is the 20-21 Ocular Surface and Specialty Contact Lens Resident at a successful private practice in Seattle, WA. Join us in an informative discussion about how she manages her myopia control patients. You won't want to miss her tips on this topic! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts:  Leave a note with us through our Contact page.  Email us at [email protected]  Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner To help out the show:  Leave a review on iTunes  Follow us on your favorite podcasting app  Leave us a voice message/question here  Share a case you want us to discuss

Do you know about myopia and the various ways to manage myopia from progressing? Listen as we review some of the research that supports the various methods doctors use today!  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note with us through our Contact page. Email us at [email protected] Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner To help out the show: Leave a review on iTunes Follow us on your favorite podcasting app Leave us a voice message/question here Share a case you want us to discuss

Time for the second half of the Cosmetics episode! We begin discussing a couple interesting cases (photos will soon be posted!) and our experience with a couple of the popular cosmetic trends that was mentioned in Pt 1. We also provide different makeup removing options, popular lid wipes, and apps/resources that can help you and your patients identify harmful product ingredients! Please visit https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2021/12/ep9-impact-of-cosmetics-y4mk9 for resources and bibliography.

Are you curious about what some of the new cosmetic services such as brow tinting, eyelash curling, magnetic lashes, and microblading entail? In this episode, we will be discussing various popular beauty trends, the impact they have on our ocular/adnexal health, and how the FDA plays a role (or not....) with regulating them! Tune into this first of a two part episode! Please visit https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2021/12/ep-8-impact-of-cosmetics for resources and bibliography.

Show love to those eyes by learning about what's in those multipurpose solutions (MPS) for contacts!  Let's deep dive into the components and review how to answer the question: what's the difference between all the brands?  Priscilla and Chawan review MPS/various enzymatic cleaners for soft vs GP contacts, discuss the pros/cons of MPS vs Hydrogen Peroxide care systems and learn about the Staining Wars.  Please see https://www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2020/12/ep-7-contact-lens-hygiene for resources and bibliography. Resources for this episode include the 2020 Tyler's Quarterly solutions pages and make up compatible brands, and a summary of all MPS on the market, and their unique features!

Priscilla and Chawan review their 2020 highlights/low lights and discuss eye care products that came out this year. Listen to see if you know about all of them!  Topics discussed include:  COVID 19 impacts on dry eyes (MADE), eye banks New myopia control lenses: MiSight, Arise, Moon Lenses New soft contact lenses: INFUSE 1 day, Precision 1 day, Biotrue ONE day with an expanded parameter, Biofinity Toric MF New scleral contact lenses: Ares Scleral New scleral lens filling solution: Nutrifill New eye drops: Upneeq, Teprotumumab, Optase, Refresh Digital, Pataday,  Zerviate, EYsuVIS Let's chat in 2021! Happy New Year! Share/connect with this show on Instagram @thecorneacorner Leave us a voice message/question/case here Visit us at thecorneacorner.com

This episode provides a great overview of how to fit and assess scleral contact lenses. We discuss strategic ways to evaluate a scleral lens and a few of the common complications that can arise with them. Join us in learning more about this hot topic in the specialty contact lens world!

Happy World Keratoconus Day!  We discuss this corneal condition, new ways for early diagnosis, and review supportive organizations to connect your patients with!  Please see www.thecorneacorner.com/blog/2020/11/episode-4-keratoconus for resources and bibliography. Resources for this episode include a Patient Resources page and examples of slit lamp documentation!   

In this episode, Chawan and Priscilla briefly discuss the new FTC amendment to the Contact Lens Rule and also break down the unique properties of each corneal layer.