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#107: Can I Wear Eyelash Extensions when I have Dry Eyes?

Apr 27, 2021
 

Women want to have beautiful eyelashes.  Sometimes, they even want to wear eyelash extensions to have a more glamorous look.  My patients ask me a lot of questions about wearing eyelash extensions.

Often, my patient's eyelashes aren't as long and glamorous as they used to be. Dry eye occurs when the meibomian glands, which are the oil gland in our lids, aren't working properly. The glands aren't producing the oil that coats the tear film.  The oils also condition the eyelashes and makes them stronger. 

Since many of my patient's lashes are short and tend to be brittle, they are always asking me about wearing extensions.  At this time, there is only one eyelash extension I can say yes to. 

The problem is that a lot of the lash extensions on the market these days will do harm to your dry ...

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Is Omega-3 the Final Answer to Your Dry Eye Problems?

Mar 09, 2021
 
 

Michelle Tran is a 4th year optometry student with a passion for dry eyes. She has dry eyes herself and is constantly looking for the best remedies for herself and her patients. Follow Michelle Tran on Instagram @shelletran for any questions and awesome optometry content!

 
A few of the tried and true first-line treatment options for dry eye include using artificial tears, warm compresses, and lid scrubs. Among these first-line treatment options is increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids through your diet or supplementation. You might’ve heard the term “omega-3” thrown around a lot in dry eye, but does it truly make a difference? 
 

Dry Eyes

 
Blinking is so essential to our ocular health and to maintain a lubricated front ocular surface for clear and comfortab...
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What does Clean Makeup Mean?

Feb 09, 2021
 

Most of my patients ask me lots of questions about how to make their eyes look younger.  How can we turn back the clocks and make ourselves look years younger?  Well, if I knew how to do that, I would be lounging on a private island by now.  I don't have a magic wand to wave to erase the effects all those years have had on our bodies.

But, I do know that using Clean Makeup will help decrease the signs of aging around your eyes.  Now I've caught your attention.  It's true, using the average makeup found at the drug store or at the department store counter is filled with toxic ingredients that will increase inflammation of your tissues and increase the signs of aging.

What is CLEAN Makeup?

Clean makeup is defined as beauty products that are made without ingredients shown to harm human hea...

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Opulence MD Beauty Magnetic Lashes: Is she a keeper?

Jan 19, 2021
 

It's time to spice up your favorite makeup look because Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Whether you plan to spend it with your significant other, with a few friends, or by yourself - February 14 is the perfect time to have some fun with your makeup look. You don't have to have a significant other to feel loved on this day. If you're spending it as a self-love day then more power to you!

I'm so delighted to share with you a lash product I've been testing that'll take you from feeling great to fabulous in approximately less time than it'll take you to open a bottle of wine.

Magnetic Lashes

Opulence MD Beauty Magnetic Lashes are hands down the best magnetic lashes I've ever tried. Magnetic lashes have become more popular in the last few years, but to be honest, most are frustra...

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2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Dec 01, 2020
 

I love taking care of my eyes.  it makes them feel great when I do my daily treatment to them.  Then, I feel great knowing I've done something to help myself look and see my best.  I bet someone in your life loves to do that too.

My holiday gift guide contains all of my favorite products that I use to take care of my eyes on a daily basis. So, you can think about giving them as a gift to a loved one. The first two are brand new products that were just launched this year in 2020.  You can no longer say nothing good came out of this year.

#1) Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops 


I love this artificial tear. It's not like any other artificial tears on the market.  With most artificial tears it feels great at first, but then you feel just as dry as you did before you put it in.  Optase is differe...

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Taking Time to Give Thanks

Nov 24, 2020
 

Because it's the week of Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a moment to really give thanks for all the blessings in my life and in my business. 

Vision

I am thankful for your vision. To me, vision is the most precious of our five senses.  And, as an eye doctor, I feel that it is my duty to help you protect your vision to the best of my ability.  This is why I talk about caring for your eyes every day as part of your self care routine.  If you are not sure what I am referring to, please check out this blog.  And, my book, Alleviate Dry Eye, is all about the ways in which you can care for your eyes. 

This month is the two year anniversary of the release of Alleviate Dry Eye.  It is available in paperback and in Kindle version on Amazon.  So, if you haven't gotten a copy yet, check it out.  I ...

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Teeth vs. Eyes: Which Needs Daily Care?

Nov 17, 2020
 
What is the one thing we all do before heading out the door in the morning? 
 
No matter where we live, or where we work, we all do one thing before heading out the door. I don’t care how you were brought up, you do this one thing every day.  We all brush our teeth.  It’s ingrained in us.  And, it’s probably even one of the first things you do right after getting out of bed.
 
We brush our teeth because having bad breath is embarrassing.  But why do we have bad breath in the morning?  You haven’t eaten anything in hours.  Surely you brush your teeth before you went to bed as well. 
 
 

Why is our breath bad in the morning? 

Throughout the day when we are awake, we swallow multiple times a minute. The act of swallowing rinses away the bacteria that lives in our our mouth normally. ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Warm Compresses

Nov 10, 2020
 
Are your eyes feeling dry and gritty today?  Are they scratchy?  Or, do you feel like there's something in them all the time?  These are common symptoms my patients come to see me about.  And, there's something that you can do to help.
 
Studies say that about 85% of dry eye sufferers have some kind of dysfunction of their oil glands.  If your eyes are scratchy or feel like they've got something in them all the time, then a warm compress will help.  This is a simple step that can help those tired eyes feel more comfortable.   
 

What are Warm Compresses Used For?

 
A warm compress heats up the oil glands inside your eyelids, and the heat melts the oil that are clogged in there.  The oil can then flow out and onto your eyes.  The oil glands play an important role in keeping your eyes ...
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#58: Blinking Exercises Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms

May 11, 2020
 
Blinking plays a significant role in our eye health.  Blinking clears the front surface of your eye. It bathes the eye in nutritious tears to keep the surface lubricated and healthy. It helps to protect your eye from foreign bodies and infections. 
 
Blinking even keeps the front surface of your eye smooth, so your vision will remain clear.  Watch this cute video from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society to find out some cool facts about blinking.
 
Blinking is one of the best ways to combat fatigue when your working on a digital device.  However, there are another 6 steps you can take to keep your vision clear and comfortable while using digital devices.  Download the Digital Eye Strain Relief Guide here.
 

Blinking Keeps Vision Clear

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