Have you been thinking about refractive surgery, but you've been told that your eyes are too dry?  There are some newer procedures on the market that may be a better fit for your dry eyes. In this article, we will cover ICL surgery for vision correction. And, SMILE surgery will be covered in a future article.

EVO ICL: A Vision Correction Option

Refractive or Vision Correcting surgery is for patients who want better vision without the aid of contact lenses or glasses. The EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (EVO ICL) is an option for vision correction. This lens is implanted inside the eye and is designed to correct nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism.

What is the EVO ICL?

The EVO ICL is a small, implantable lens that works inside the eye. It stays in the eye permanently but can be su...

 I hope you've already watched my latest video on cultivating good eye habits, if not, catch it here. After all, taking care of your eyes is paramount, right? Your eyes are irreplaceable, the only pair you'll ever have.

That's why I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Eye Care Essentials Course, designed to guide you through the daily steps necessary for optimal eye health. And here's the best part: you can get this course for free when you purchase the Eye Care Essentials Kit, complete with all the products you need for your daily eye care routine. 

Now, let's dive into how we're going to turn these essential steps into lasting habits. Research suggests that if you commit to something for 28 consecutive days, it becomes ingrained as a habit. That's where tracking comes in handy.  Here a...

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.  Over the next 3 weeks, I'll break down the nitty gritty of controlling each of the parts of the ...

Happy 4th of July!  Summer is here.  Let's go over three great tips to take care of your eyes this summer.  As dry eye suffers, there is a new challenge with every season of the year.  In the winter, the air is dry.  In the spring, there is too much pollen in the air.  Both allergies and dryness play a role in your management plan. 

In the summer, there's a lot of light and many dry eye sufferers have sensitivity to light.  And, there may be some water sports that you want to be involved in.  I've got a few tips and tricks that you can use to be more comfortable.

Tip #1) Use Protection

Protect the skin around your eyes

Have you ever wondered what sunscreen is safe for you to use around your eyes?  Especially when your eyes are dry, they tend to be sensitive to everything.  Opulence Bea...

I have something special to announce.  One of my favorite Clean beauty brands, Twenty/Twenty Beauty has just released their first CLEAN mascara. It is called Clean Sweep Mascara. 

Why do you need a CLEAN Mascara?

Mascara is one of women's favorite beauty products.  It is reported that the average American woman applies mascara 9 times a week.  That's more than once a day.  And, once it is on the lashes, generally, women leave it on all day long.  

Women love for mascara to make their lashes look darker, longer, and for the look to last all day.  When you have something so close to your eyes all day long, you need to make sure it's healthy for your eyes.  You don't want the ingredients to be toxic. And, you don't want the mascara to flake off into your eyes.

What is CLEAN Beauty?

In ...

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 ...