Q&A: Factors to consider when treating dry eye patients

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Maria Sampalis, OD, continues her dry eye discussion by sharing what factors she considers when diagnosing and treating patients.

Maria Sampalis, OD, of Sampalis Eye Care in Cranston/Providence, Rhode Island, continues her dry eye discussion with Optometry Times®' Kassi Jackson on what factors she considers when diagnosing and treating patients.

Watch previous installments of this interview:

Q&A: What are common visual habits that lead to dry eye?
Q&A: How to start the dry eye conversation with patients

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