Dry Eye and Surgical Outcomes: Dr. Justin Schweitzer

👁️ Cataract surgery outcomes start before the OR! Dr. Justin Schweitzer reminds us that ocular surface disease is walking into our clinics—and if left unmanaged, it can compromise surgical precision and patient satisfaction. 🧐 A study in JCRS by Dr. Alice Epitropoulos highlights how hyperosmolarity affects keratometry readings, potentially leading to unhappy post-op patients. 💡 The good news? We have the tools! From immunomodulators to in-office lid therapies, treating #OSD pre-op is a must. #dryeye References: Epitropoulos AT, Matossian C, Berdy GJ, Malhotra RP, Potvin R. Effect of tear osmolarity on repeatability of keratometry for cataract surgery planning. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Aug;41(8):1672-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2015.01.016. PMID: 26432124.