In-Office Procedures, Over-the-Counter Options, Treatment Delays, and Costs

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, evaluates the cost and efficacy of in-office procedures like microblepharoexfoliation, the potential clinical and economic costs associated with delaying access to the FDA-approved treatment through prior authorization or mandating prior use of traditional over-the-counter therapies like tea tree oil and lid wipes, and considers impact on patient adherence.