Presbyopia Unlocked

Y. Ralph Chu, MD, welcomes Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, to discuss how the evaluation of presbyopia treatment options allows for more customized therapy for patients. The two explain how the presbyopia treatment landscape has evolved in recent years and how they talk to patients about all therapeutic options, including the recently FDA-approved Vuity (pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25%, Allergan). Dr. McGee says that, with several different therapeutic options, she can tailor treatment based on a comprehensive eye examination and consultation about a patient’s lifestyle goals.

As the development of treatment options for presbyopia continues to expand, eye care providers could see an influx of new patients to their practices. In this episode, William B. Trattler, MD, moderates a discussion with Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, regarding how they educate and counsel patients about their approaches to presbyopia management. The panelists further discuss the opportunities that presbyopia drops such as Vuity (Allergan) provide their patients.

Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, invites Daniel H. Chang, MD, and Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO, to share their experiences with diagnosing and educating patients with presbyopia. The three physicians discuss some important factors to consider when talking with patients about their symptoms and impacts on their daily activities. They highlight how eye care providers should identify symptoms and educate patients at the earliest signs of presbyopia to inform them of all available treatment options.

Neda Shamie, MD, leads panelists George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO; and Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, in a discussion about the multitude of presbyopia solutions available and how to talk about them with patients. The group touches on some of the lifestyle adaptations necessary to discuss with patients, common questions from patients who previously underwent LASIK, and some of the presbyopia-correcting products on the market.

Laura M. Periman, MD, is joined by Mitchell Jackson, MD; Cecelia Koetting, OD; and Justin Schweitzer, OD, to discuss how they talk to patients about presbyopia. Panelists share strategies for covering the touchy topic of age, describing the combination of treatments to enhance patients’ quality of life, and incorporating proper educational techniques to promote general ocular health and drive patients back to your clinic.