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HMW Hylo

Why HYLO costs more and why their 'HMW' Sodium Hyaluronate benefits your dry eye

 

When comparing dry eye products on mEYEspa, you’ve probably had the thought: “Both of these drops say hyaluronic acid. Why is HYLO almost twice the price?”...

Tags: DryEye
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Systane vs. Thealoz DUO 2015 Study

 

A 2015 clinical study published in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management compared Thealoz DUO with Systane

Tags: DryEye
Bausch + Lomb Soothe Allergy + Dry Eye drops for itchy, watery eyes relief

Ocular Allergy vs. Dry Eye

 

Ocular Allergy vs. Dry Eye: How to Tell the Difference (and What to Do)

 

Tags: Allergy DryEye
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Anti-Evaporative Eye Drops: What They Are and Why They Matter for Dry Eye Relief

 

Unlike basic artificial tears that only add moisture, these advanced formulations stabilize the tear film

Tags: DigitalEyeFatigue DryEye
Omega-3 fish oil capsules for dry eye health with a question mark overlay

Do you have doubts using Omega 3 for Eyes?

 

Learn how omega 3 for eyes can help with dry eye symptoms, what research says, and how supplements fit...

 

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
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mEYEspa Clinically Tested Eye Care: Our  Advantage beyond Authentic, Approved Products

 

Discover the benefits of clinic-tested eye care products at mEYEspa...

Tags: Allergy AMD Blepharitis DryEye Omega 3
Woman with dry, irritated eyes holding eye drops, looking concerned

When eye drops are not enough - Next Steps for Dry Eye Management


The first tier of dry eye management is almost always a blanket eye drop recommendation.   But what if drops are not enough...

Tags: Blepharitis DryEye
Thealoz Duo iVIZIA lubricating eye drops for dry eyes, preservative free, two bottles shown

iVIZIA vs. Thealoz DUO eye drops - are they the same thing?

 

Although nearly identical, iVIZIA (USA) and Thealoz Duo (Global) have cross border restrictions...

 

Tags: DryEye
Close-up of human eye under blue light showing dry eye diagnostic staining

I sometimes feel like there's something in my eye... but there's nothing in my eye

 

Such a common clinic complaint... the fix is sometimes easy... Find out more 

Tags: DryEye
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Menopause and Dry Eye: Causes, Treatments, and Impact on Vision


Perimenopause and menopause dramatically changes body physiology.  These life changes can affect eyes.  Eyes can feel dry, gritty or vision can fluctuate on blinking.  

Tags: DryEye
Bruder moist heat eye compress mask for dry eyes, reusable and microwave activated.

A Home Remedy that works! Warm compresses for dry eye with a Bruder Mask


In Clinic, there is almost always a inevitable eye roll when the importance of warm compresses is discussed.   Why are they so important for dry eye and chalazions?

Tags: Blepharitis DryEye Omega 3
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Our Clinic's #1 eye drop ingredient is... natural?

 

Natural? - Yes... but Sodium Hyaluronate is synthetically produced to be more bioavailable and to maintain sterility, purity and consistency.  Learn more

Tags: DryEye