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Jul 2022
9m 10s

Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eye Flares

Evolve Medical Education, LLC and The Fundingsland Group
About this episode

Drs. Eric D. Donnenfeld and Preeya K. Gupta discuss the key tests they use to diagnose dry eye flares. They also discuss treatment options for patients with dry eye flares. This is Part 2 of 3.


Supported by an independent education grant from Kala Pharmaceuticals.

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