Tag: dry eye diagnosis

Building a Strong Foundation for Dry Eye Care: Diagnostics and Patient Education

Post author By Hoot
Post date July 18, 2025

Dry eye disease diagnosis and patient education are critical pillars in building a successful dry eye treatment program. Many practices struggle with consistently diagnosing dry eye due to its multifactorial nature and sometimes subtle symptoms. Alongside accurate diagnosis, educating patients about their condition and treatment options greatly improves treatment adherence and outcomes. In this article, […]

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What Your Dry Eye Patients Are Really Thinking (And Why It Matters)

Post author By Hoot
Post date July 4, 2025
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As we celebrate freedom and fireworks this Fourth of July it is a great reminder that clear vision and comfort are freedoms many of us take for granted especially when it comes to our eyes. Yet in your exam room the conversation around dry eye disease can sometimes feel like a different kind of spark […]

Tags communication tips, dry eye diagnosis, dry eye education, optometry strategy, patient mindset

The Exam Room Isn’t the Place for a Sales Pitch. It’s the Start of a Journey

Post author By Hoot
Post date June 30, 2025
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When a patient visits your office for a routine eye exam, they walk in expecting a prescription update or maybe a new pair of glasses. What they are not expecting is a new diagnosis, especially one they have never heard of before. That is exactly what happens when you diagnose dry eye disease. For you, […]

Tags dry eye diagnosis, dry eye marketing, optometry sales tips, patient journey, treatment compliance