PODCASTS

Why Dry Eye Treatments Fail and What Actually Work

Doctor Eye Health Podcast · July 22, 2026

An early discussion of Dr. Periman’s work at the intersection of beauty, eyelid function,
cosmetics, and ocular surface health.

CataractCoach Podcast 171: Laura Periman MD

CataractCoach with Uday Devgan MD · Episode 171

Dr. Laura Periman joins Dr. Uday Devgan for a conversation about dry eye and ocular surface disease, sharing her clinical expertise and approach to optimizing the ocular surface for ophthalmic patients.

The Future of Dry Eye: From Eye Drops to Molecular Medicine

Doctor Eye Health Podcast · February 18, 2026

Dr. Periman discusses the future of dry eye treatment and molecular medicine.

When Dry Eye Turns Into Chronic Eye Pain - Expert Discussion

The 20/20 Podcast · May 27, 2026

Dr. Laura Periman joins Dr. Joseph Allen for an expert discussion on the connection between dry eye disease and chronic ocular pain, including the role of corneal nerves and the complexities of persistent symptoms.

The #1 Mistake You Make with Dry Eye: Trying to “Quick Fix” It

Eye Own a Business · December 30, 2025

Dr. Periman explores why dry eye requires more than a quick fix and discusses the roles of inflammation, lifestyle, stress, sleep, screen use, diet, and patient behavior.

Live from WIO 2024: Empowering Women and the Attitude of Gratitude

Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine · November 27, 2024

Dr. Periman joins Dr. Laura Enyedi and Dr. Dagny Zhu for a conversation about leadership, private practice, mentorship, career challenges, family, and empowering women in medicine.

What’s New in Ocular Surface Disease?

OIS Podcast · August, 2023

Dr. Periman and Dr. Lisa Nijm discuss emerging treatments for ocular surface disease, Demodex blepharitis, Miebo, Xdemvy, and the rapidly evolving dry eye treatment landscape.

A Look Into Dry Eye Disease Management: Insights Into Novel Treatments and Clinical Perspectives.

Springer Healthcare IME · 8-Part Series · June, 2023

Episode 1: OSD Roadmaps and Pearls for the Everyday Clinician
Episode 2: Dry Eye Disease: How Did We Get Here?
Episode 3: What’s New? Novel Treatment Options in DED/MGD
Episode 4: Special Considerations in Dry Eye Disease Management
Episode 5: When and How to Escalate Your DED Treatments
Episode 6: Eyelid Hygiene in DED
Episode 7: Diagnostic Methods and Their Applications in DED
Episode 8: Psychology of DED

Innovations in Dry Eye Disease

Eye Tea · March 21, 2023

Dr. Periman joins Dr. Penny Asbell and Dr. Amar Shah for a discussion of innovation and emerging approaches in dry eye disease.

International Perspectives on Dry Eye Disease: The Patient Experience

CRST: The Podcast · 3-Part Series · October 24, 2022

Part 1: Underlying Systemic Conditions
Part 2: Underlying Ocular Conditions
Part 3: The Patient Experience

Case Studies in Treating Ocular Surface Disease: Season 6

The MOD Pod · October 21, 2022

Join this season’s expert panel of Laura Periman, MD; Carly Rose, OD; and Edward Jaccoma, MD, as they showcase a selection of interesting cases across the ocular surface spectrum.

Management of Dry Eye Disease: 6-Part Series

The MOD Pod · October 21, 2022

Episode 1: Pathology and Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease
Episode 2: Impact of Dry Eye Disease on Quality of Life
Episode 3: Identifying Drivers of Economic Burden Associated With Dry Eye Disease
Episode 4: Exploring Non-Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Patients With Dry Eye Disease
Episode 5: Navigating Breakthrough Pharmacologic Options for Treating Dry Eye Disease
Episode 6: Determining Unmet Needs and Evolutionary Opportunities in Dry Eye Disease Treatment

Re-Evaluating the Review with Dr. Laura Periman

The OI Show / Optometric Insights · April 5, 2022

Dr. Periman joins The OI Show for a conversation about dry eye disease and evolving approaches to ocular surface care.

IPL for Dry Eye Treatment: Why We All Need to Add This Into Our Tool Kits

Ophthalmology Interventional Mindset Podcast · May 22, 2021

Dr. Periman and Dr. Preeya Gupta discuss intense pulsed light therapy and the growing role of interventional treatments for dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction.

The Dry Eye Master aka Dr. Laura Periman

The 20/20 Podcast · April 8, 2021

Dr. Periman shares her professional journey, her passion for dry eye disease, and the experiences that shaped her approach to ocular surface care.

Why Choose Flarex?

Advancing Ocular Health · October 5, 2020

Dr. Periman and Dr. Derek Cunningham discuss ocular surface inflammation and considerations surrounding topical treatment for dry eye disease.

Why IPL Therapy Is Ideal for Treating Chalazion

EyePod: Podcasts from Ophthalmology Times · September 3, 2019

Dr. Periman discusses intense pulsed light therapy and its application in the treatment of chalazion and associated eyelid inflammation.

Eyetrepreneur Interview with Laura M. Periman, MD

Eyetrepreneur · 2019

Dr. Periman discusses her path into dry eye care, identifying patients who need treatment, and the importance of understanding the underlying drivers of ocular surface disease.

Dry Eye Divas Visit Capitol Hill & Talk About Ocular Aesthetics

DeFocus Media · 2018

A conversation exploring advocacy, dry eye disease, ocular aesthetics, and the intersection between beauty and ocular surface health.

Intense Pulsed Light

Dry Eye Coach · 2018

Dr. Periman discusses intense pulsed light and its emerging role in the treatment of dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Unraveling a Ball of Yarn

Ophthalmology Off the Grid · 2018

Dr. Periman joins Dr. Gary Wörtz to discuss the complexity of dry eye disease and why diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease can resemble unraveling a ball of yarn.

Dry Eye Divas

Defocus Media · 2017

Dr. Periman and Dr. Leslie O’Dell discuss dry eye disease, cosmetics, ocular aesthetics, and the effects beauty practices can have on ocular surface health.