May 19, 2020

ASRS annual meeting going virtual The American Society of Retina Specialists is the latest organization to announce its 2020 annual meeting will switch to a virtual format amid COVID-19 concerns. Learn more ADVERTISEMENT   COVID-19 implicated in conjunctivitis The COVID-19 virus can cause ocular complications such as conjunctivitis, though not necessarily in the early stages of the disease, according to researchers. Read on ADVERTISEMENT

Caring for dry eye patients through the coronavirus pandemic Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, shares how her practice has continued to offer patient services via telemedicine appointments, common compliance issues she’s come across, and how to provide virtual care. Read more

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