Cecelia Koetting

Dr. Cecelia Koetting, an assistant professor specializing in ocular surface disease, dives into the complexities of dry eye syndrome. She explains that it’s more than mere dryness, indicating systemic issues like autoimmune diseases and meibomian gland dysfunction. The podcast covers rising prevalence due to screen time, blinking habits, and medication impacts. Koetting shares actionable steps to improve symptoms, including lid hygiene and using preservative-free drops, making prevention and treatment easily accessible for listeners.