63 - Hot Topic Breakfast - The Future of Dry Eye Management: Perspectives from Leading Experts

Saturday, March 1, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 411/412

CE Hours: 2

Moderator(s)

Melissa Barnett, OD

Davis, CA, United States

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Panelist(s)

Selina McGee, OD

Edmond, OK, United States

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Jaci Theis, OD, FAAO

Richmond, VA, United States

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Justin Schweitzer, OD

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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Breanne McGhee, OD, PhD, MEd

New Orleans, LA, United States

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Melissa Barnett, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

Selina McGee, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

Jaci Theis, OD, FAAO: No relevant disclosure to display

Justin Schweitzer, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

Breanne McGhee, OD, PhD, MEd: No financial relationships to disclose

Join us for an engaging panel discussion led by experts on the latest advancements and key debates in dry eye disease. We will cover common anterior segment conditions that share symptoms and clinical signs with dry eye disease. Case studies will highlight practical insights for practitioners to accurately diagnose and offer effective treatments. Treatment options to be discussed include topical and oral medications, amniotic membranes, intense pulsed light, and surgical interventions and more.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Learn how to examine patients for dry eye disease.
Understand the latest advancements in the research pipeline for ocular conditions.
Learn about the relationship between dry eye disease and glaucoma management.
Understand how glaucoma medications affect tear film stability and dry eye symptoms.
Implement post-operative protocols to effectively manage dry eye in surgical patients.
Recognize the potential effects of cosmetics on ocular surface health and dry eye symptoms.