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How IPL can benefit patients with dry eye disease

How IPL can benefit patients with dry eye disease

  Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your eyes lack in the production of one (or more) of the main components of your tears, causing decreased tear volume and chronic irritation. There are many classifications...

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A Treatment Guide for MGD and Dry Eye

A Treatment Guide for MGD and Dry Eye

What is MGD Dry eye disease (DED) is a chronic condition caused by deficiency of any one of the three major components of the tear film: aqueous (water), mucous, and lipid (oil). Deficiency in any one of these areas leads...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Blepharitis

A Comprehensive Guide to Blepharitis

For people who suffer from blepharitis (pronounced blef-uh-RYE-tis), a chronic inflammation of the eyelids, finding relief can feel like you’re playing an endless game of hide and seek. Between the burning, crusting, itching, and irritation - managing symptoms often involves...

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How this post-LASIK dry eye and cancer survivor creates hope and builds community

How this post-LASIK dry eye and cancer survivor creates hope and builds community

A story of hope and resilience, this social media influencer opens up about her complications with LASIK, struggles with dry eye, and how she remains hopeful for the future

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A Personal Quest for Relief from Dry Eye

A Personal Quest for Relief from Dry Eye

15 years of dry eye suffering leads entrepreneur to commit his life to developing better products for those who suffer from chronic dry eye. San Diego based entrepreneur, product development expert, and outdoor enthusiast - Justin Mendelson has always been drawn towards building products and solving difficult problems. 

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Choosing the Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

Choosing the Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

Choosing the right OTC eye drops for dry eye is important in managing the symptoms of this condition. In summary, milder cases of dry eye may do well with occasional use of preserved OTC formulations. In more advanced cases, considering a higher dosing frequency, a more viscous drop, a preservative-free formula or a hyaluronan-containing formula might be better. By evaluating your symptoms, disease etiology, and considering the many types of drops available, you will be able to choose something that will fit your own personal needs. 

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