One of the most common complaints I get from my patients that I either see in the office or online in a telehealth visit is, "Why are my eyes so tired?"  And then, the patient usually elaborates with something like this, "I don't know what they're doing, they're just tired. I wake up, and they're tired. I drink my coffee, and they're tired. Why am I so tired all the time?"  Today, I will review three reasons why your eyes are tired.

#1) Your Eyes are Dry

Most Americans are using digital devices constantly.  Whether it's computers, phones, tablets, or even watches.  You are using these electronics for up to eight hours a day. Sometimes you may even use two at a time. You're on the computer and you're on your cellphone all at the same time.  You can't escape...

Clean makeup is defined as beauty products that are made without ingredients that will harm human health. I'm sure that over the last couple of weeks, discussing clean makeup has made you curious about it. Because I know you want to have those whiter, brighter-looking eyes.

You're tired of hiding your eyes because they're so red all the time. Plus, you'll do just about anything to diminish wrinkles around your eyes. Now that you're ready to make the switch to using clean makeup, don't fall for these bad habits. 

Even when you're using clean makeup, practicing poor hygiene and poor beauty application techniques can still cause harm to your eyes. There are a few rules to follow that will ensure your eyes remain healthy and wrinkle-free. When using your new clean...

In the last blog, I covered why CLEAN makeup is so important for your eyes and body.  Check out the blog here, if you missed it.   You probably realized the importance of wearing clean makeup.  And, you know that by switching to CLEAN makeup you can prevent both eye irritation and wrinkles!!! 

Now that you're fired up about the importance of using Clean Makeup, let's review the three best clean makeup products for sensitive eyes.  If you feel like your makeup makes your eyes red and irritated, then switching out a few products will be well worth your time. 

I certainly understand how you feel.  Just a few years ago, I was in your shoes too. I was embarrassed that my eye makeup would run down my face by the end of the workday.  I thought, "Who...

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...

It is said that dry eye has as many symptoms as it has causes.  One person's dry eyes may feel completely different than the next person's dry eyes.  Some patients complain that they are dry and scratchy and the next complains that they are irritated and watery. 

Some of my patients feel their dry eyes feel worst and night and some feel worse in the mornings.  When you have eye irritation first thing in the morning, there are usually a few key reasons.

One of the first questions I like to ask my dry eye patients is, "Do your eyes feel more tired and irritated first thing in the morning or at the end of the day?"  The reason that I like to ask this question is that I want to get to the root cause of the dry eye symptoms.

Knowing when the eyes are most dry tells...

 January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

I want to take some time to discuss how glaucoma and dry eye are related.  You probably already know what dry eye is. You know that it's an irritation of the front surface of the eye that can cause your eyes to be red, gritty, and irritated.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is often referred to as the "silent thief of vision".  It is a disease that causes you to lose your peripheral vision.   It generally happens very slowly over a long period of time,  This loss of vision is caused by an increase in the pressure inside the eye.  The increase in pressure is usually not enough to cause pain. 

There are very few symptoms that indicate to a patient that they are suffering from glaucoma.  It can go on for years...

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,...

Happy New Year!

I love making new year's resolutions, and I do them every year.  For me, it is all about setting the intention of what I would like to work towards.  I like to take the time at the beginning of the year to think about all the steps to get me from where I am to where I would like to be.  I write them down and put them on my calendar so that it is not only an idea of how to get there but the exact path I need to follow.

Book #1

If you have been following me for a while, you know that every year I like to reread my favorite book by Jack Canfield, The Success Principles.  Reading this great book is one way I like to start off my new year.

The Success Principles book gives lots of ways that you can reach your goals.  It describes the 67...