DED Magnified: A Real-World Case Library – Case 1

Overview

Activity Description and Purpose

In this first case of the series, Dr Walter O. Whitley describes the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction, along with the latest clinical evidence on new treatments for dry eye disease.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Learning Objectives

• Review clinical evidence of approved treatments for dry eye disease
• Design evidence-based treatment plans for persons with meibomian gland dysfunction–associated dry eye disease

Registration Instructions

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Faculty Credentials

Faculty

Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO Director, Optometric Services Virginia Eye Consultants Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Faculty

Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, is a consultant for Alcon, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Allergan, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Bruder Healthcare, Dompé US, Inc, Eyenovia, Inc, Heru, Inc, Iveric Bio, Inc, Mediprint, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc, Regener-Eyes, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc, and Thea Pharmaceuticals; is an advisory board member of Alcon, Allergan, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Bruder Healthcare, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc, ScienceBased Health, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc, and Visus Therapeutics; is on the speakers bureau for Alcon, Allergan, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc; and is a contracted researcher for Heru.

Peer Reviewer

This activity was peer reviewed. The peer reviewer has no relevant commercial relationships to disclose.

Planners, Managers, and Writers

MedEdicus planners, managers, and writers have no relevant commercial relationships to disclose.

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