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How to Maintain Eye Hygiene with Blephaclean and Other Top Products - mEYEspa

How to Maintain Eye Hygiene with Blephaclean and Other Top Products


Do you have itchy lids, stickiness or crustiness of lids, fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, dry eye?  You should read this!
Tags: Blepharitis
Risk of contaminants in Omega 3 supplements - mEYEspa

Risk of contaminants in Omega 3 supplements


Reputable companies take great safety precautions to avoid any issues but as a consumer, How can you protect yourself and family?  
Tags: Omega 3
Why we love NutraSea Omega 3's - mEYEspa

Why we love NutraSea Omega 3's


You know exactly what you are buying and we know exactly what we are selling with nature's best Omega 3
Tags: Omega 3
The Basics - Macular Degeneration (AMD) by mEYEspa - mEYEspa

The Basics - Macular Degeneration (AMD) by mEYEspa


This article is organized with the most common questions that I hear in clinic.  AMD is a serious, sight-threatening condition.

Tags: AMD
Improve the outcome of cataract surgery with pre-surgery drops - mEYEspa

Improve the outcome of cataract surgery with pre-surgery drops


Why is this important to begin non-preserved rewetting drops before BOTH eye measurement and surgery to get the best outcome for cataract surgery?  
Tags: DryEye
Does Omega 3 help your retina? - mEYEspa

Does Omega 3 help your retina?


Most of the content on mEYEspa is related to dry eye therapies however I had a great question from a patient in clinic this week - "Does Omega 3 help my macular degeneration?"
Tags: AMD Omega 3
If you use a computer all day, you should not be using your grandmother's lubrication eye drop! - mEYEspa

If you use a computer all day, you should not be using your grandmother's lubrication eye drop!


If you use a computer all day, highly-branded, heavily-marketed,  lubrication-centric eye drop formulations are typically the wrong choice.
Tags: DigitalEyeFatigue DryEye
Do you have stinging around your eyes from moisturizer cream? - mEYEspa

Do you have stinging around your eyes from moisturizer cream?


Facial moisturizer is notorious for causing eye stinging - especially at night.   What are the reasons for this?
Tags: Allergy
Does a lubrication eye spray actually work for dry eye? - mEYEspa

Does a lubrication eye spray actually work for dry eye?


Can a spray, applied to the eyelids, provide relief for dry eyes?

Tags: DryEye
What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration? - mEYEspa

What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration?

 
What is AREDS and why is it important for Macular degeneration?

Tags: AMD
Help Allergic Itchy Eyes Naturally with Ectoin - mEYEspa

Help Allergic Itchy Eyes Naturally with Ectoin


Ectoin is a natural molecule that is particularly useful for its ability to provide both immediate relief and also protection against pollen, dust, and pet dander

Tags: Allergy DryEye
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Is more better? Is Omega 3-6-9 better than just Omega 3?


Omega 3-6-9 are all important fatty acids for whole body health.  However, when specifically talking dry eye treatment and ocular inflammation, are the all needed? 

Tags: DryEye Omega 3