Today, I'm diving into the world of dry eye relief and exploring a brand-new solution that's making waves in the eyecare world. Say hello to Miebo, the recently FDA-approved medication from Bausch + Lomb, designed to treat dry eye symptoms. But before we delve into this exciting development, let's take a moment to understand the intricate layers of our tear film. 

The Three Layers of Tear Film 

Your tears are more than just salty droplets that express your emotions; they're a complex blend of three crucial components: 

• Watery Layer: This layer coats the front surface of your eye, providing moisture and nourishment. 
• Mucus Layer: The mucus layer serves as a foundation, holding the watery layer in place. 
• Oily Layer: The final layer, produced by your meibomian glands in the eyelids, a...

Sometimes my patients share cringe-worthy practices with me in my clinic. These are things they do with their eyes that they don't know are harmful. It's time to address these habits head-on. Let's talk about bad eye habits.

Focusing on these three essential habits are of the utmost importance in maintaining healthy eyes. Let's cultivate good habits around eye hygiene this month, it's important to pay special attention to the well-being of our eyes. Afterall, they are the only pair we'll ever have. 

Tip 1: Remove Your Contact Lenses 

Remove your contact lenses before any of the three "S"s. Never leave your contact lenses in your eyes while:

1. Showering
2. Swimming
3. Sleeping

Removing your lenses prior to these three S's ensures you keep your eyes in top shape. Each of these activities increases your risks of sight threatening eye infections. Always removing contacts before any of these situations will reduce your risk of complications and maintain healthy habits.

The most effective contact lens cleanser o...

Hello there, eye enthusiasts! Today, we're going to dive into a treasure trove of eye care products that'll make you want to give your peepers some extra TLC. If you've been following along on my eye-care journey, you know that I'm all about four simple steps to keep those windows to your soul sparkling. If your not sure which 4 steps I'm talking about, this blog will set you straight.  So, let's jump right into it and chat about some fantastic over-the-counter products from Bruder Healthcare that have recently caught my attention. 

Step 1: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! 💧 

First things first, it's all about hydration, my friends. We often recommend using artificial tears to add some much-needed moisture to the surface of our eyes. But here's a twist – Bruder has a unique way to hydrate your...

Most people say that vision is their most valued sense. They would protect it over all of their other senses. Yet, we do very little in our daily lives to ensure our eyes are working properly. We expect our vision to be sharp to perform for us, but we don't think about steps we should take to support our eyes.

Every day, we need to support our bodies. We need to get enough sleep, eat healthy foods and bring nutrition to our cells, and we need to exercise. We also take steps to care for other parts of our bodies like out skin, hair, and teeth. 

We all know it is important to take care of our faces. We take 4 steps on a daily basis to ensure our beauty and improve our skin. One to two times a day, we care for the skin on our face by:

• Cleansing to get rid of dirt and oils
• Toning to bala...

Woo Hoo!  We made it to 200 Blogs!  I am so grateful that you are here with me.  We couldn't have done it without you, the readers.  Join me as we review the best posts of the past 200.  Let's dive in...

#1) The Best Sunglasses for Dry Eye Sufferers

When you have dry eyes, everything seems to make them worse. Your eyes are already irritated, anything like wind, dirt, dust, and even pollen makes your eyes feel more irritated.  How do you continue to look cool and keep your eyes feeling good all summer long?  

When you are outdoors, it is important to protect your eyes not only from the elements blowing into your eyes but also from UV light.  Let's discuss your sunglasses.  There are 3 things you want to look for in a pair of good sunglasses: protection, tint, and style. Check out the f...

Happy Holidays!  I hope this is a great time of year for you.  I understand how hectic gift giving and shopping can be.  I want to make it easier for you to choose gifts that you know your friends will love, and they're healthy for their eyes.

This holiday season, give gifts that support good vision.  These gifts are great to give tp your mother, your sister, your best friend that would be super special, awesome, and help their dry eyes.

I want everyone with dry eyes to receive the gift of  comfortable eyes and good vision. Dry eyes can be soothed and pampered just like sore muscles. I've got some really great gifts that'll help you to pamper not only your loved one, but also your peepers.

#1) Umay Rest

 The Umay REST device is portable, convenient, and easy to use.  The preset routine...

Let's talk about treating your dry eyes when you hate taking eye drops. I have lots of patients in my office that just don't like taking drops. Or, perhaps it's hard for them to use drops because they have arthritis and can't squeeze the bottles, or their handshake too much.  It turns out there are several alternatives to your dry eye treatment that don't require putting drops in your eyes. 

If you have dry eyes, I always advocate taking 4-simple steps every day to treat your dry eyes. These steps are: hydrate, harmonize, heat, and heal.

1. Hydrate: Using something to help produce more tears in your eyes to lubricate them.
2. Harmonize: Removing bacteria and biofilm from your lids and lashes.
3. Heat: Using a warm compress to heat up the meibomian gland that live in the eyelids and relea
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In the clinic, I get asked this question all day long, "What's causing my eyes to be so dry?" The short answer is that dry eye is multifactorial. It comes from many different causes. Some of the things we have no control over, like your gender and your age.  Women, especially those over 40, are more likely to have dry eye than men. And, we can't change our gender or age.  But, there are a ton of causes of dry eye that we can control.   

Let's talk about what you can take care or change to help our dry eyes. I like to break this down into three parts. I called it the EYE Method.  The first is E for Eyes. The Y is for Your Health. And, the final E is for the Environment. 

This week, we will take a deep dive into how your environment helps effects your dry eyes. 

E is for the Environment

Th...

In the clinic, I get asked this question all day long, "What's causing my eyes to be so dry?" The short answer is that dry eye is multifactorial. It comes from many different causes. Some of the things we have no control over, like your gender and your age.  Women, especially those over 40, are more likely to have dry eye than men. And, we can't change our gender or age.  But, there are a ton of causes of dry eye that we can control.   

Let's talk about what you can take care or change to help our dry eyes. I like to break this down into three parts. I called it the EYE Method.  The first is E for eyes. The Y is for Your Health. And, the final E is for the Environment. 

Let's look at each part.  Last week, I dove in to how the Eyes play a role in causing dry eye disease.  If you missed it,...