Demodex are microscopic, parasitic mites that live on the skin and hair follicles of the face including the eyelids and eyelashes. They feed on the oil content of sebaceous glands in the skin and the oil (meibum) in the meibomian glands of the eyes.

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...