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Nutrasea Omega-3

Why we love NutraSea Omega-3


You know exactly what you are buying and we know exactly what we are selling with nature's best Omega 3

Tags: Omega 3
The Basics - Macular Degeneration (AMD) by mEYEspa

The Basics - Macular Degeneration (AMD) by mEYEspa


This article is organized with the most common questions that I hear in clinic.  AMD is a serious, sight-threatening condition.

Tags: AMD
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
Does Omega 3 help your retina?

Does Omega 3 help your retina?


Most of the content on mEYEspa is related to dry eye therapies however I had a great question from a patient in clinic this week - "Does Omega 3 help my macular degeneration?"

Tags: AMD Omega 3
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
Do you have stinging around your eyes from moisturizer cream? - mEYEspa

Do you have stinging around your eyes from moisturizer cream?


Facial moisturizer is notorious for causing eye stinging - especially at night.   What are the reasons for this?

Tags: Allergy
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
What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration? - mEYEspa

What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration?

 
What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration?

Tags: AMD
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 / 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