Published Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Dr. Periman has over 30 peer reviewed journal articles ranging from her roots in molecular biology to her passion for dry eye disease and ocular surface disease.

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Complete Bibliography

Periman LM, Lappin CJ, McDonald MB, et al. Improvement in Visual-Tasking Daily Living Activities and Work Productivity in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: Integrated Analysis of COMET Studies. Ophthalmol Ther. Published online July 18, 2026. doi:10.1007/s40123-026-01421-1

Periman LM, Lindstrom R, Karpecki P, et al. Using Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution, 0.25% to Treat Demodex Blepharitis in Patients Who Were Initially Misdiagnosed: A Case Series. Clin Optom (Auckl). 2026;18:600893. Published 2026 Jun 24. doi:10.2147/OPTO.S600893

Karpecki P, Ayres B, Donnenfeld E, et al. Lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% in the treatment of Demodex blepharitis: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2026;14:2050313X261443128. Published 2026 Apr 20. doi:10.1177/2050313X261443128

Johnston J, Adler R, Hessen M, et al. Effect of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease in Patients Inadequately Controlled on Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%: Results from a Single-Arm, Open-Label, Phase 4 Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2026;20:583071. Published 2026 Mar 4. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S583071

Abbott KS, Echharam RJ, Periman LM. Neuromodulation with Botulinum Toxin in Eyelid-Associated Ocular Surface Disease. J Vis Exp. 2025;(224):10.3791/68659. Published 2025 Oct 10. doi:10.3791/68659

Tong L, Liu Z, Şahin A, et al. Topical pharmacologic treatments for dry eye disease: A systematic review. Ocul Surf. 2025;38:302-317. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2025.07.010

Tichenor AA, Zimski L, Periman LM. Clinical Application of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy and Radio Frequency for Treatment of Ocular Surface Diseases. J Vis Exp. 2025;(221):10.3791/68377. Published 2025 Jul 3. doi:10.3791/68377

Donnenfeld E, Nichols KK, Ayres BD, et al. The Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) Consensus Regarding the Preferred Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis. Clin Ophthalmol. 2025;19:1893-1904. Published 2025 Jun 18. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S525681

Periman LM, Whitley WO, Maiti S, et al. The patient journey and burden of disease in Demodex blepharitis in the United States. J Med Econ. 2025;28(1):734-742. doi:10.1080/13696998.2025.2500224

Maiti S, Kondapalli SSA, Periman LM. Recalcitrant Dry Eye Disease in a 31-Year-Old Female: Favorable Outcomes Following Complete Ocular Lavage Facilitated by an Irrigating Eyelid Retractor. Cureus. 2025;17(2):e78554. Published 2025 Feb 5. doi:10.7759/cureus.78554

Yeu E, Paauw JD, Vollmer P, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution (0.25%) in Treating Demodex Blepharitis: Pooled Analysis of Two Pivotal Trials. Ophthalmol Ther. 2025;14(3):555-571. doi:10.1007/s40123-024-01089-5

Periman LM, White DE, Katsev D. Differentiating Between Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution and Water-Free Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% for Dry Eye Disease: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Characteristics. Ophthalmol Ther. 2025;14(2):283-293. doi:10.1007/s40123-024-01076-w

Donnenfeld E, Coats J, Barbour K, Ryan R, Joshi NR, Periman LM. Efficacy and safety of a lipid-containing artificial tear compared with a non-lipid containing tear: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Ophthalmol. 2024;24(1):442. Published 2024 Oct 8. doi:10.1186/s12886-024-03688-z

Gioia N, Gerson J, Ryan R, et al. A novel multi-ingredient supplement significantly improves ocular symptom severity and tear production in patients with dry eye disease: results from a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Front Ophthalmol (Lausanne). 2024;4:1362113. Published 2024 Apr 24. doi:10.3389/fopht.2024.1362113

Barnett M, Simmons B, Vollmer P, et al. The impact of Demodex blepharitis on patient symptoms and daily life. Optom Vis Sci. 2024;101(3):151-156. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000002111

Katz J, Periman LM, Maiti S, et al. Bilateral Effect of OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms in Individuals with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Dry Eye Disease. Clin Ther. 2022;44(11):1463-1470. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2022.09.013

Sheppard J, Shen Lee B, Periman LM. Dry eye disease: identification and therapeutic strategies for primary care clinicians and clinical specialists. Ann Med. 2023;55(1):241-252. doi:10.1080/07853890.2022.2157477

Gupta PK, Periman LM, Lain E, et al. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Dermatological Perspective on Pathogenesis and Treatment Outlook. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021;15:4399-4404. Published 2021 Nov 9. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S327407

Aninye IO, Digre K, Hartnett ME, et al. The roles of sex and gender in women's eye health disparities in the United States. Biol Sex Differ. 2021;12(1):57. Published 2021 Oct 20. doi:10.1186/s13293-021-00401-3

Periman LM, Mah FS, Karpecki PM. A Review of the Mechanism of Action of Cyclosporine A: The Role of Cyclosporine A in Dry Eye Disease and Recent Formulation Developments. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020;14:4187-4200. Published 2020 Dec 2. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S279051

Epitropoulos AT, Therattil A, Periman LM, Rosenberg ED. Improving Tolerance and Compliance with Topical Immunomodulators Using Micro-Emulsion Lipid Layer Artificial Tears. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020;14:1921-1929. Published 2020 Jul 6. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S258983

Periman LM, Perez VL, Saban DR, Lin MC, Neri P. The Immunological Basis of Dry Eye Disease and Current Topical Treatment Options. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2020;36(3):137-146. doi:10.1089/jop.2019.0060

Fishman HA, Periman LM, Shah AA. Real-Time Video Microscopy of In Vitro Demodex Death by Intense Pulsed Light. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2020;38(8):472-476. doi:10.1089/photob.2019.4737

Periman LM, Ambrosio R Jr, Harrison DA, Wilson SE. Correlation of pupil sizes measured with a mesopic infrared pupillometer and a photopic topographer. J Refract Surg. 2003;19(5):555-559. doi:10.3928/1081-597X-20030901-10

Periman LM, Harrison DA, Kim J. Fungal keratitis after photorefractive keratectomy: delayed diagnosis and treatment in a co-managed setting. J Refract Surg. 2003;19(3):364-366. doi:10.3928/1081-597X-20030501-15

Ambrósio R Jr, Periman LM, Netto MV, Wilson SE. Bilateral marginal sterile infiltrates and diffuse lamellar keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Refract Surg. 2003;19(2):154-158. doi:10.3928/1081-597X-20030301-11

Periman LM, Sires BS. Floppy eyelid syndrome: a modified surgical technique. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;18(5):370-372. doi:10.1097/00002341-200209000-00009

Harrison DA, Periman LM. Diffuse lamellar keratitis associated with recurrent corneal erosions after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Refract Surg. 2001;17(4):463-465. doi:10.3928/1081-597X-20010701-09

Periman LM, Sires BS. Full-thickness skin grafting of eyelids in a patient with generalized morphea taking thalidomide. Arch Ophthalmol. 2000;118(1):135-136.

Kaynard AH, Periman LM, Simard J, Melner MH. Ovarian 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and sulfated glycoprotein-2 gene expression are differentially regulated by the induction of ovulation, pseudopregnancy, and luteolysis in the immature rat. Endocrinology. 1992;130(4):2192-2200. doi:10.1210/endo.130.4.1547735

Simard J, Melner MH, Breton N, et al. Characterization of macaque 3 beta-hydroxy-5-ene steroid dehydrogenase/delta 5-delta 4 isomerase: structure and expression in steroidogenic and peripheral tissues in primate. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 1991;75(2):101-110. doi:10.1016/0303-7207(91)90224-g