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Jul 2022
11m 33s

Definition and Impact of Dry Eye Flares

Evolve Medical Education, LLC and The Fundingsland Group
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Drs. Eric D. Donnenfeld and Preeya K. Gupta define acute exacerbations of dry eye disease as flares and discuss the impact of dry eye flares on a patient’s quality of life as well as surgical outcomes. This is Part 1 of 3.


Supported by an independent education grant from Kala Pharmaceuticals.

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