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There are many conflicting and misleading ocular product claims. mEYEspa blogs are written by clinic-based eye care professionals with years of patient care.

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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
Salmon swimming underwater, rich source of Omega-3 for eye health and nutrition

Are there synthetic or non-fish derived sources of EPA/DHA Omega3?

 

Although there are non-fish sources of EPA/DHA, the three options are expensive and uncommon.

Tags: Omega 3
Smiling child with cutlery sitting at a wooden table, empty plate in front

Omega 3 Dosage for Children

 

Why children may need Omega 3 supplements, Can Adult Product be safely used for children?, What Dosage and precautions should be taken?   

Tags: Omega 3
Illustration of a blue eye surrounded by Omega-3, EPA, DHA supplements and natural elements

I know about EPA/DHA, but what is DPA in Omega 3?


There is another form of Omega 3 fatty acid - DPA - which is now appearing on some Omega 3 supplement labels.  What is DPA and how can it change the recommended dosage?

Tags: Omega 3
Close-up blue eye with water drops, sodium hyaluronate molecule, dry eye relief concept

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
Glass bottle of castor oil with cork lid on a wooden surface, vintage label design

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
Omega-3 supplement capsules, eye health concept

Tip: Confusing Fish Oil / 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
Bride in lace wedding dress holding bouquet walking with groom in blue suit outdoors

White Wedding Eyes


I am not referring to the Billy Idol song but rather an interesting order that we recently received.

Tags: Allergy
Omega-3 softgel capsules and red supplement pills on a white surface for eye health

If you want to raise your Omega 3 level... First raise your understanding


With thousands of scholarly and lifestyle articles supporting the importance of Omega 3... where do you even start if you are thinking about increasing your intake?  

Tags: Omega 3
Omega-3 liquid supplement bottle in front of an eye chart, eye health concept

Can Omega-3 Really Improve Your Vision?


Good intake of Omega 3 with diet or supplementation can improve your vision but perhaps in a way you might not expect.

Tags: AMD Omega 3
Grilled salmon fillet with sautéed vegetables and lime on black plate

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
Blephaclean eyelid cleansing wipes box with individual sterile sachets for eyelid hygiene

How to Maintain Eye Hygiene with Blephaclean and Other Top Products


Do you have itchy lids, stickiness or crustiness of lids, fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, dry eye?  You should read this!

Tags: Blepharitis