Melissa Barnett

1 week ago | optometrytimes.com | Melissa Barnett |Jordana Joy

In their presentation "Neurotrophic Keratitis: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Patient Outcomes," Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO; Jennifer Li, MD; and Quan Đông Nguyễn, MD, MSc, emphasized the importance of corneal sensitivity testing before any anesthetics, considering various conditions like preservatives, artificial tears, and eye surgeries that can lead to neurotrophic keratitis (NK).

3 weeks ago | optometrytimes.com | Melissa Barnett |Jordana Joy

March 30, 2025By Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses keratoconus management, diagnosis, and other key insights at CRU 2025. Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, director of optometry at University of California Davis, discusses keratoconus diagnosis, management, and key insights in a presentation given alongside John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA, at CRU 2025. In an interview with Optometry Times, she emphasizes early detection as critical for effective treatment.

Nov 29, 2024 | optometrytimes.com | Melissa Barnett |Emily Kaiser Maharjan |Jordana Joy

November 29, 2024By Eye care practitioners reported moderate to high satisfaction with lifitegrast's ability to improve signs of dry eye, according to Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS. Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, discussed a real-world study on eye care professional and patient satisfaction with the dry eye treatment lifitegrast (Xiidra) at this year's American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Nov 15, 2024 | reviewofoptometry.com | Melissa Barnett |Madison Bailey

All sorts of medications cause ophthalmic side effects and can affect specific anatomical structures of the eye. A common example is hydroxychloroquine, which causes a dose-related maculopathy when it accumulates in the maculae.1 Medications can similarly accumulate in the cornea and it’s our responsibility as clinicians to be vigilant and responsive when it happens.

Sep 3, 2024 | thenewoptometrist.com | Melissa Barnett

A 19-Year-Old College Student’s First Eye ExamA 19-year-old patient came to me for her first ever eye exam because her distance and near vision were decreasing. She experienced eye strain when using the computer, which she did 8 hours per day. She did not complain of DED symptoms, yet her score on the OSDI questionnaire was 14 (mild DED). The patient had no relevant medical history, used no oral or topical medications, and had no known drug allergies.