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NutraSea Dry Eye Omega-3 supplement bottle for dry eye relief on white background

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
Smiling child with partial vision loss raising arm, outdoors with blurred dark area simulating eye condition

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
Close-up of a human eye with digital laser scan graphics, eye health technology concept

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
Omega-3 supplement bottle with fish icon, salmon slices, and softgel capsules on table

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
Older woman applying eye drops to man at office desk, dry eye relief concept

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
Blephaderm soothing eyelid and eye contour cream box for dry or sensitive skin

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
Calmo eye spray for dry eyes with product box and applicator on white background

Does a lubrication eye spray actually work for dry eye?


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

Tags: DryEye
Macula 2 Essentials AREDS 2 Plus eye health vitamin supplement bottle, 180 softgels

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

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

Tags: AMD
Soothe Allergy plus Dry Eye drops box and bottle for itchy, watery eye relief

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
De 3 Omega Benefits dietary supplement bottle with vitamin D3 for eye health

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
BIHOCL OD hypochlorous spray bottle for blepharitis and dry eye relief

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
Hyabak eye drops bottle and box for dry eye relief, daily eye care, preservative-free

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