Supporting research & information
Explore research behind moist heat therapy, the benefits of preparing the ocular surface prior to surgery, the importance of meibomian gland health, and more! Have a prep kit success story? Share it with us.
Leading ophthalmic surgeons discuss the impact of ocular surface disease on surgical outcomes

Why is pre, intra, and post-operative ocular surface care important to surgical outcomes?

How do you educate patients about the importance of pre-surgical prep?

What are the benefits of a 3-step all in one kit for your patients and your practice?

What are the benefits of HOCl in a pre-surgical environment?

How does the use of moist heat compresses impact the tear film?

Why is pre-treating the ocular surface so important to surgical outcomes?
Documentation & research
Patients Emotional Readiness for Cataract Surgery
Introducing a pre-surgical
prep kit containing the three core hygiene products pre-surgical
patients need.
The effects of a warm compress on tear film
Comparison of tear film stability before and after a single 5-minute exposure to a heated warm compress
The prevalence of dry eye & ocular surface disease in cataract patients is about 80%
A simple routine can put patients on the right path in the weeks leading up to surgery.
Hypochlorous acid solution decreases bacterial load >90%
It is essential to minimize the small but serious risk of endophthalmitis. Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Solution is designed to decrease the bacterial load on the lid margin.
A healthy ocular surface is essential for the best outcomes
A great deal of effort is spent on optimizing biometry and personalizing A-constants, but these results are impacted by the tear film.
MGD is the most common underlying cause of dry eye
Like any other chronic disease, Meibomian gland dysfunction should be addressed before surgery.
Articles & blogs
Patients Emotional Readiness for Cataract Surgery
Introducing a pre-surgical
prep kit containing the three core hygiene products pre-surgical
patients need.
Bruder Introduces Pre-Surgical Patient Prep Kit
Introducing a pre-surgical
prep kit containing the three core hygiene products pre-surgical
patients need.
The Many Benefits of a Pre-op Patient Prep Kit
Pro tips on how to help patients prepare
their eyes for surgery.
Pre-Surgical Prep Kits Reimagined
Introducing a pre-surgical
prep kit containing the three core hygiene products pre-surgical
patients need.
Endophthalmitis: A Small, Yet Salient Risk
Introducing a pre-surgical
prep kit containing the three core hygiene products pre-surgical
patients need.
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Providing the kit for your patients is easy
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