Dry Eye Disease

<p>On this episode, we discuss dry eye disease (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca). We give some basic background information including pathophysiology and signs/symptoms. We then compare and contrast the various artificial tear products based on the information from "Artificial tears potpourri: a literature review" (PubMed ID below). We then discuss the roles of ophth cyclosporine, ophth lifitegrast, and nasal varenicline.</p> <p><span class="identifier pubmed"><span class= "id-label">PMID: </span><strong class="current-id" title= "PubMed ID">25114502</strong></span></p> <p>Thanks for listening!</p> <p>If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below: </p> <p><a href= "http://www.patreon.com/corconsultrx">www.patreon.com/corconsultrx</a></p> <p>If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:</p> <p>Text - 415-943-6116</p> <p>Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com<br /> Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com</p> <p>Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx</p> <p>This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.</p> <p> </p>