Dr. Tylka: Beyond Dry... Rethinking the Ocular Surface

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Barbara Tylka, an optometrist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and founder of our multidisciplinary Dry Eye Clinic. She specializes in advanced dry eye and ocular surface disease. Tune in to hear practical dry eye strategies to improve clinic efficiency and patient experience Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye 0:00 Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast 0:35 Introduction of Dry Eye Specialist Dr. Barbara Tylka 1:37 The Vital Link Between Ocular Surface and Surgery 2:42 Dr. Tylka’s Career Path and Specialized Training 3:38 Identifying the Unmet Need for Dry Eye Care 4:45 Evolving Definitions and Global Consensus on Dry Eye 6:13 Understanding the Multifactorial Core Drivers of Disease 7:43 A Holistic Approach to Initial Patient Evaluation 9:14 Tailoring High-Yield Diagnostic Testing for Different Clinics From Mayo Clinic to your inbox (free): https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/newsletters Visit Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org Connect with Mayo Clinic: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic X: https://x.com/MayoClinic Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic