Creating a dry eye protocol

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In his second installment for his Optometry Times blog, The Schachter Factor, Dr. Scott Schachter discusses his protocol for diagnosing and treating dry eye patients in his practice.

 

In his second installment for his Optometry Times blog, Schachter Factor, Dr. Scott Schachter discusses his protocol for diagnosing and treating dry eye patients in his practice. Questions or comments? E-mail Dr. Schachter at scotts.gm@gmail.com. 

Check out Dr. Schachter's first installment in his blog, where he discusses how to create a dry eye center. 

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