Mask Associated Dry Eye

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Optometry Times JournalJune digital edition 2021
Volume 13
Issue 6

Wearing masks is essential to helping reduce the spread of COVID-19, but may lead to symptoms of dry eye. Why does this occur and what can you do?

Articles in this issue
How to differentiate between choroidal nevus and choroidal melanoma
How to differentiate between choroidal nevus and choroidal melanoma
Know the basics of a pediatric eye exam
Know the basics of a pediatric eye exam
Ocular hygiene: The good and the bad during COVID-19
Ocular hygiene: The good and the bad during COVID-19
How antibiotic resistance happens
How antibiotic resistance happens
Top 10 digital resources for ODs
Top 10 digital resources for ODs
Why ODs should prepare patients for surgery years before they need it
Why ODs should prepare patients for surgery years before they need it
Mask Associated Dry Eye
Mask Associated Dry Eye
How to address face mask–associated dry eye
How to address face mask–associated dry eye
IOP-lowering medication review
IOP-lowering medication review
When times aren’t “20/happy”
When times aren’t “20/happy”
5 financial ratios to watch to track your practice’s financial health
5 financial ratios to watch to track your practice’s financial health
5 questions answered about antibiotic resistance in eye care
5 questions answered about antibiotic resistance in eye care

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