Today’s guest is Dr. Erica Darian-Smith, co-founder and principal ophthalmologist at Eagle Eye Surgeons in Sydney. A Fellow of both the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences, Erica combines world-class surgical expertise with a strong focus on patient care.

In this episode:

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  Why screening for dry eye is essential before LASIK

  
  


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  The advanced treatments used to prepare the eye surface, from IRPL to punctal plugs

  
  


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  How LASIK, SMILE, and PRK compare in terms of dry eye risk

  
  


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  Managing post-surgery dry eye with prescription drops and serum tears

  
  


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  Why cataract and lens-based surgeries can also trigger dry eye symptoms

  
  

👁️ If you’ve ever wondered why eye surgery and dry eyes are so closely linked — this episode is for you.

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