Gut Instinct

• by The Ophthalmologist

• January 6, 2026

When Vision Fluctuates, Look to the Tear Film First

Dr. Theriot discusses the differences between natural tear film and artificial tears—and why the change in moniker to "lubricating drops" is appropriate.

• by Pamela E. Theriot, OD

• May 1, 2026

• 3 min

Asymptomatic Meibomian Gland Characteristics 

Silent gland failure: what do asymptomatic adults reveal about subclinical MGD?

• January 14, 2026

• 3 min

Transcriptomic Analysis of Lacrimal Glands in a Sjogren’s Disease Animal Model Reveals Key Molecular Factors and Altered Biological Processes Associated with Glandular Inflammation and Dysfunction

• by Danny Toribio, Junji Morokuma, Albert Tai, Driss Zoukhri

• March 13, 2026