Dry eye disease is becoming increasingly common and increasingly more debilitating to everyday life for many people. There is a significantly long list of causative factors for the development and worsening of this condition: prolonged screen time, medications like antidepressants and diuretics, environmental factors, hormonal changes and concurrent ocular diseases are just a few.

Meibomian glands are large oil-producing glands present in the eyelids. Healthy glands are necessary to maintain stable, adequate ocular surface lubrication. In meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), these glands become clogged or inflamed leading to a reduction in the amount of oil (meibum) in the tear film.

If you’ve never experienced chronic dry eye, it’s hard to explain just how much it can control your life. But if you have, you probably know the feeling—The raw, stinging sensation. The gritty “sandpaper” dryness the moment you open your eyes.

Lagophthalmos is a condition characterized by the inability to fully close the eyelids which can occur either during the day or night. Nocturnal lagophthalmos only occurs during sleep, but some patients can actually suffer from both types.

Heat therapy has emerged as a proven, non-invasive treatment for dry eye disease, MGD, and other ocular health conditions. By stabilizing the tear film, reducing inflammation, and improving oil gland function, it is an essential part of eye care...