Compounded medications, injections in OSD

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In a lecture at Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, DIPL, ABBO, explains how compounded medications are a useful treatment option for a variety of eye problems including infections, ocular surface disease, and meibomian gland blockage.

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