Modern Interventional Treatments for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Modern Interventional Treatments for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
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  • Overview

    In this video, Douglas K. Devries, OD, and Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, discuss some findings from the Interventional Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Consensus, namely those related to the use of modern interventional MGD treatments. Moreover, Drs. Devries and Kataria review various palliative and prescription MGD treatment options and discuss how interventional MGD treatments differ from more conventional treatments. The faculty also discuss the importance of patient education when incorporating interventional MGD treatments into a standard clinical practice.

    This independent educational activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Sight Sciences.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

    • Understand the different types of mechanical MGD treatments and how these differ from other types of MGD treatments
    • Participation Method

      In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      Douglas K. Devries, OD

      Douglas K. Devries, OD

      Co-Founder and Managing Partner

      Eye Care Associates of Nevada

      Sparks, NV


      Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO

      Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO

      Avant Eyes Optometry

      Porter Ranch, CA


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      It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.

      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.

      Douglas K. Devries, OD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Advisory Board: Akorn, Alcon, Avellino, Azura, BlephEx, Bruder, Novartis, Quidel, Tarsus, TearLab, Theá, and Visus. Advisory Board/Speaker’s Bureau: Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, BioTissue, Eyevance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, OcuSoft, ScienceBased Health, Sight Sciences, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Partner: Ophthalmic Resources. Share/Stockholder: RPS. Speaker’s Bureau: Lumenis.

      Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: BioTissue and Tarsus.

      The Evolve staff, planners and peer reviewer have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

    • Disclaimer

      OFF-LABEL STATEMENT
      This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      DISCLAIMER
      The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Evolve, The Fundingsland Group, Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision, or Sight Sciences.
      This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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