#207: Bad Habits that Make Dry Eyes Worse
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.
Bad Eye Habit #1) Using Get the Red Out Drops
Using drops that promise to "get the red out" are not helping your eyes. Stop using them! You're merely covering up the problem. If you're constantly using these drops, you're ignoring the warning signs. Redness is your body's way of signaling danger or caution. So why cover it up instead of fixing it?
Those "get the red out" drops squeeze the blood vessels on the front of your eyes closed. Thus, the drops control the redness, but they don't eliminate the inflammation. They're not good for yo
...#205: Good Habits to Support Dry Eye Relief
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:
- Showering
- Swimming
- 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...
#186: Ivizia: A New Ingredient in Artificial Tears for the U.S.
Ivizia is a new over-the-counter artificial tear that's just hit the U.S. market in 2022. It's different from any other tears on the market before. This is an artificial tear, so it's an over-the-counter product that you can pick up at your drugstore or local pharmacy.
#1) Ivizia has two great ingredients for your dry eyes.
Hyaluronic Acid
Now I know all you ladies know about hyaluronic acid (or HA) is because you love it when it's an ingredient in your skincare products. HA binds water to your cells and puffs them up and makes them more plump. You love having HA on your face so that your skin looks dewey and fresh.
You'll love this same ingredient on your eyes as well. The HA will bind moisture to the front surface of your eyes and make them feel more comfor...
#169: Best Travel Tips if you have Dry Eyes
It's almost Labor Day weekend, and many of you may be preparing for travel. I have covered how to travel with dry eyes on a couple of blogs, but I wanted to give an updated version here. Next week, I am traveling abroad, so I wanted to include a couple of tips for longer airplane travel and a warm compress mask that didn't require a microwave or an electric plugin.
It is very important not to skip out on your eye care routine even when you're out of town. The results of missing a few nights of care can be disastrous. I've been there.
I previously wrote a blog about traveling with dry eyes. You can check out that blog here. It goes over specifically all the things you need to pack in your carry-on versus your checked bag. And, if you'd like to learn more about some great travel read...
