Coffee with Nate. Episode 3: Dr. Neel Vaidya

In this episode, Nate sits down with Neel Vaidya, MD, of Chicago Cornea Consultants for a conversation about the ocular surface and why it deserves more attention across ophthalmology. Dr. Vaidya shares how he approaches ocular surface disease in practice, including how he identifies inflammatory, evaporative and aqueous-deficient dry eye, the diagnostic tools he relies on, and why listening closely to what the patient is actually complaining about can change the entire treatment plan. They also discuss ocular surface optimization before cataract surgery, why it matters for every cataract patient, not just premium IOL patients, and how better surface management can translate into better measurements, better vision and better patient satisfaction. Grab a coffee and join the conversation with Nate and Dr. Vaidya.