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

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
Our Clinic's #1 eye drop ingredient is... natural? - mEYEspa

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
Should I buy Castor oil for dry eye? - mEYEspa

Should I buy Castor oil for dry eye?


Castor oil has long been a home remedy solution for ocular dryness but using it as promoted on some social media sites can be dangerous. Explore Why? How? and Risks of using castor oil on the eye.
Tags: DryEye
Confusing Omega 3 Doses. Ignore Softgel size! - mEYEspa

Confusing Omega 3 Doses. Ignore Softgel size!


How much Omega 3 should I take for dry eye?  Simple question but the answer is a bit complex.  Omega 3 supplements vary widely in their potency.

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Beyond Eye Benefits of Omega 3 - mEYEspa

Beyond Eye Benefits of Omega 3


Omega 3 supplementation has many positive influences beyond your eyes.  If you are looking for motivation to start or continue Omega 3's, read on...

Tags: AMD DryEye Omega 3
Improve the outcome of cataract surgery with pre-surgery drops - mEYEspa

Improve the outcome of cataract surgery with pre-surgery drops


Why is this important to begin non-preserved rewetting drops before BOTH eye measurement and surgery to get the best outcome for cataract surgery?  
Tags: DryEye
digital dry eye drop

If you use a computer all day, you should not be using your grandmother's lubrication!


If you use a computer all day, highly-branded, heavily-marketed,  lubrication-centric eye drop formulations are typically the wrong choice.

Tags: DigitalEyeFatigue DryEye
Does a lubrication eye spray actually work for dry eye? - mEYEspa

Does a lubrication eye spray actually work for dry eye?


Can a spray, applied to the eyelids, provide relief for dry eyes?

Tags: DryEye
Help Allergic Itchy Eyes Naturally with Ectoin - mEYEspa

Help Allergic Itchy Eyes Naturally with Ectoin


Ectoin is a natural molecule that is particularly useful for its ability to provide both immediate relief and also protection against pollen, dust, and pet dander

Tags: Allergy DryEye
PRN Omega 3

Is more better? Is Omega 3-6-9 better than just Omega 3?


Omega 3-6-9 are all important fatty acids for whole body health.  However, when specifically talking dry eye treatment and ocular inflammation, are the all needed? 

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Hypochorous Spray Eyelid

Why is Hypochlorous Spray just so good for lid care?


When used clinically, benefits to our patients are immediate and significant...

Tags: Blepharitis DigitalEyeFatigue DryEye
Best Artificial Tear Hyabak

Best Artificial Tear / Synthetic Tear for Dry Eye - Hyabak?

 

What Artificial Tear / Synthetic Tear for dry eye provides the the greatest chance of symptom relief?

Tags: DryEye