#152: The DL on MGD and IITs With Melissa Bollinger

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About Dr. Bollinger

Dr. Bollinger is a board-certified optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of
Optometry which demonstrates her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning in
her profession. She has participated in advisory board meetings & also as a Key
Opinion Leader for companies such as Alcon, Ocular Therapeutix, Novartis, ScienceBased Health, Viatris, and TearScience. She enjoys educating which allows her
to share her passion and expertise on dry eye and ocular surgery with other eye care
professionals and the public. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Miami
University in Ohio and her Doctor of Optometry degree at Ohio State University. She
served as an adjunct clinical professor at Ohio State University from 2006-2012. She
has participated as a clinical investigator in several FDA pharmaceutical and surgical
studies for dry eye disease, presbyopia, topical steroids, intraocular lenses, and
Demodex blepharitis. Her primary career goal is to help patients achieve optimal vision
and eye health through personalized and evidence-based care.
As an optometrist with 30+ years of experience, she strives to provide exceptional eye
care to patients with various ocular conditions and needs. She has extensive
experience in perioperative surgical eye care, managing thousands of cases of
refractive, cataract, and cornea surgeries throughout her career. Dr. Bollinger is also
skilled in medical eye care, treating patients with glaucoma, diabetes, macular
degeneration, and dry eyes. Helping patients with ocular surface disease, including dry
eye, meibomian gland disease, & blepharitis is her primary passion. She currently sees patients at Jacksoneye in Lake Villa, Illinois.