Nanda Dry Eye & Vision Institute

Clin Ophthalmol. 2023; 17: 2697–2703. Published 2023 Sep 12. doi:  10.2147/OPTH.S423040 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10505017/ Dr. Marguerite McDonald , Dr. Susan B Janik , Dr. Frank W Bowden, Dr. Amit Chokshi, Dr. Michael A Singer, Sean Tighe, Dr. Olivia G Mead, Dr. Seema Nanda, Dr. Mujtaba A Qazi, Dr. Damon Dierker, Dr. Adam T Shupe, Dr. Brittany J McMurren Background: While sutureless, cryopreserved amniotic membrane (cAM) has been shown to significantl

October 15, 2021 Douglas K. Devries, OD , Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO , Seema Nanda, OD Optometry Times Journal , October digital edition 2021, Volume 13, Issue 10 https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/american-academy-of-optometry-announces-2021-korb-exford-dry-eye-career-development-grant-recipient Earlier and proactive use is suggested for a variety of corneal diseases Every day, patients are referred for treatment of corneal-involved ocular surface diseases such as persist

March 18, 2021 Seema Nanda, OD Optometry Times Journal , March digital edition 2021, Volume 13, Issue 3 https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/how-to-address-dry-eye-in-the-challenging-cornea My eyes are getting watery after logging off my tenth Zoom meeting this week, which makes me think of the others Zooming away and experiencing dry eye symptoms. As an optometrist who sees corneal calamities on a continual basis, it can become a challenge to treat. At first, clinicians may

Click to view article: Ocular Surface Insight, Summer 2021 issue: https://osimag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/OSI-Magazine-Issue-12-Summer-2021.pdf By Dr. Seema Nanda - Clinical Director: Nanda Dry Eye & Vision Institute The Background Patients come in for their annual eye exam with complaints of the usual blurred vision with excessive computer usage. They constantly rub their eyes and use copious amounts of artificial tears to lubricate their poorly wetting corneas. Ref

Click to view article: Ocular Surface Insight, Winter 2021 issue: https://osimag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/OSI-Magazine-Issue-11-Winter-2021.pdf By Dr. Seema Nanda - Clinical Director: Nanda Dry Eye & Vision Institute * If the Wi-Fi symbol on a mobile phone shows no bar (indicating a poor signal) the connection is lost and a call cannot be completed. * Similarly, if the corneal nerves degenerate, the impaired innervation or poor signal, cannot be sent to the trigemi

Click to view article: Ocular Surface Insight, Winter 2020 issue: https://osimag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/OSI-Magazine-Issue-10-Winter-2020.pdf The perplexing task of treating the ocular surface occurs when countless conditions attack the cornea concomitantly. Clinicians may diagnose Dry Eye Disease (DED) initially by observing superficial punctate staining via the slit lamp, then complications may follow with persistent epithelial defects or recurrent corneal erosi

LIVE ON-LINE 1-Hour D/T CONTINUING EDUCATION Texas is now the number one state in which human trafficking occurs. Doctors need to know how to recognize these situations if it appears in your practice. Optometrists are on the frontlines of providing eye care to people from all corners of the globe. Since cities such as Houston, Dallas, San Antonio & Austin are very international locales, they become the top cities where the “new form of slavery” transpires. Health care pract

Dry eye can be a symptom of systemic conditions. Here are some tips for making a differential diagnosis.

We are almost at the end of our journey, with only two more weeks to go. Many of you will be returning back to work and re-opening to a new beginning at your practice. I, too, will be seeing patients and getting back into the swing of things. I am having an amazing time creating these lectures for all of you and trying to make the best of this quarantine. By getting all of our continuing education hours done now, we won’t have to procrastinate and fret at the end of the year.

Most of us are stuck at home trying to pass the time away - some by binge-watching anything they can get on Netflix, while others are figuring out fractions with their fourth graders. In the end, we are all craving to feel “normal-ish” again, but watching another show on COVID is NOT cutting it. 🙄 A good distraction would be engaging in safe and “socially distant” CE that is both educational and entertaining. "Edu-tainment" is a great way to forget about the stresses of li

Our next adventure will be “The Avengers: Corneal End Game” this Tuesday, April 21st from 7-8pm for 1 hour of D/T LIVE CE. This course analyzes the latest advances in the treatment of KeratoConjunctivitis Sicca, Persistent Epithelial Defects (PED), and other corneal conditions. The tools for treatment will be presented in a step-wise approach. First discussing treatment options with cyclosporine 0.09% (Cequa), then cryo-preserved amniotic membrane (Prokera), followed by recom

“Nandatory News” LIVE CE Webinars continue with a series of optometric education lectures right from your own living room, kitchen, or backyard. Our next show will be “The Secret Chamber of Dry Spells” on Tuesday, April 14th from 7-8pm for 1 hour of D/T LIVE CE. The theme of this lecture will be based on the Harry Potter series. Make sure to login around 6:45pm to get a good seat. You bring the popcorn and I’ll bring the “edu-tainment.” On Thursday the 16th of April, join us

The Corona virus has hit the world in a big way, so we are finding solace in our homes with our family and loved ones. However, we still need to get our continuing education hours in a safe and socially distant manner. Now, there is an alternative to getting CE called "Nandatory News LIVE CE Webinars." In the comfort of your own home, you can get your optometric education in an entertaining way or how I like to call it: "edu-tainment." Unlike most Optometric CE online cla

To report an acute case of chemical burn successfully treated with cryo-preserved amniotic membrane (Prokera). Importance of treating patient quickly and effectively with the latest technological advancements in medicine. With the use of the cryo-preserved amniotic membrane (Prokera), a patient has a chance to see again despite being splashed with acid to his right eye. Summary A male patient with extensive (90%) corneal and conjunctival epithelial defect secondary to

Management protocol in a step-by-step approach in patients with infestation of Staphyloccocal bacteria on lids, lashes, and adnexa. Patients with overgrowth of Staphyloccocal bacteria can present with severe keratoconjunctivitis symptoms: redness, burning, itching, and swelling. Usually results in with infestation of Demodex mites which further continues the vicious cycle of signs and symptoms. Summary A female patient presents with chronic red eyes who was treated by multip

Tools to help the practitioner diagnose Dry Eye Disease Early recognition of signs and symptoms, plus prompt diagnosis, can minimize the potential for severe or chronic complications. A comprehensive eye and vision examination with an in-depth evaluation of the ocular surface and adnexa is a good first step to take when seeing a patient who exhibits signs of ocular surface disease or complains of related symptoms. Tools to diagnose Dry Eye Disease should be efficient and cost