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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 / Synthetic Tear for Dry Eye - 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
Vegan Vegetarian Supplements for Dry Eye - mEYEspa

Vegan Vegetarian Dry Eye Supplements: Flax vs. Algae Omega-3 

 

From clinical experience, folks never seemed to have much success for dry eye treatment with flax seed based Omega 3 supplements.  Why?

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Buy Omega 3 - What is the most potent for $$'s we have found? - mEYEspa

Best Value vs. Cheapest Omega-3.  What is the most potent product for the $ that we have found?

 

Omega 3's can be expensive!   Compare the most potent vs. cheapest Omega 3 EPA DHA supplement.  Find out our 2025 winner. 

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Dry Eye? But my eyes tear constantly!

Dry Eye? But my eyes tear constantly!

 

Between you and I, let's rename 'Dry Eye'.  It is a poor umbrella term that encompasses many different ocular surface and corneal issues.

Tags: DryEye
Dry Eyes with CPAP use?

Dry Eyes from CPAP use?

If you use a CPAP machine then you likely have experienced 'CPAP dry eye'.  The common symptomology is patients with scratchy, irritated eyes on waking if mask fit is not perfect or a nighttime shift occurs.

CPAP dry eye is not a real 'diagnosis'... but certainly is a common clinical observation.   Find out more...

Tags: DryEye
Bruder Mask

Bruder Mask - An all natural option for many eye issues like chalazion treatment

 

As a 30 year primary care optometry veteran, my vote for the Swiss Army knife of eye lid care is the Bruder mask.

Tags: Blepharitis DigitalEyeFatigue DryEye