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How I Resolved My Dry Eye Pain After 15 Years Of Suffering

How I Resolved My Dry Eye Pain After 15 Years Of Suffering

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.

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You Might be Sleeping with Your Eyes Open and Not Know It

You Might be Sleeping with Your Eyes Open and Not Know It

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.

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How Heat Therapy Can Relieve Dry Eyes

How Heat Therapy Can Relieve Dry Eyes

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...

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Why Lid and Lash Hygiene Matters for Eye Health

Why Lid and Lash Hygiene Matters for Eye Health

Every day our eyelids and lashes are exposed to dirt, debris, and microorganisms which is why maintaining daily eyelid hygiene is essential in the prevention of many chronic eye conditions and infections. It also contributes significantly to overall ocular comfort...

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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 of...

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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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