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Menopause and Dry Eye: Causes, Treatments, and Impact on Vision


Perimenopause and menopause dramatically changes body physiology.  These life changes can affect eyes.  Eyes can feel dry, gritty or vision can fluctuate on blinking.  

Blepha what? Blepharitis Treatment and Lid Care - mEYEspa

Blepha what? Blepharitis Treatment and Lid Care

 

Understanding the underlying cause of lid inflammation is key to improving the chronic irritation, itchiness and dryness that brings people into our clinic everyday.

Tags: Blepharitis
Bruder Mask

A Home Remedy that works! Warm compresses for dry eye with a Bruder Mask


In Clinic, there is almost always a inevitable eye roll when the importance of warm compresses is discussed.   Why are they so important for dry eye and chalazions?

Tags: Blepharitis DryEye Omega 3
Are there synthetic or non-fish derived sources of EPA/DHA Omega3? - mEYEspa

Are there synthetic or non-fish derived sources of EPA/DHA Omega3?


Although there are non-fish sources of EPA/DHA, the three options are expensive and uncommon.

Tags: Omega 3
Omega 3 Dosage for Children - mEYEspa

Omega 3 Dosage for Children

 

Why children may need Omega 3 supplements, Can Adult Product be safely used for children?, What Dosage and precautions should be taken?   

Tags: Omega 3
What is DPA

I know about EPA/DHA, but what is DPA in Omega 3?


There is another form of Omega 3 fatty acid - DPA - which is now appearing on some Omega 3 supplement labels.  What is DPA and how can it change the recommended dosage?

Tags: Omega 3
Our Clinic's #1 eye drop ingredient is... natural? - mEYEspa

Our Clinic's #1 eye drop ingredient is... natural?

 

Natural? - Yes... but Sodium Hyaluronate is synthetically produced to be more bioavailable and to maintain sterility, purity and consistency.  Learn more

Tags: DryEye
Should I buy Castor oil for dry eye? - mEYEspa

Should I buy Castor oil for dry eye?


Castor oil has long been a home remedy solution for ocular dryness but using it as promoted on some social media sites can be dangerous. Explore Why? How? and Risks of using castor oil on the eye.
Tags: DryEye
Omega 3 Doses. Ignore Softgel size

Tip: Confusing Fish Oil / Omega-3 Doses. Ignore Softgel size!


How much Omega 3 should I take for dry eye?  Simple question but the answer is a bit complex.  Omega 3 supplements vary widely in their potency.

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
White Wedding Eyes - mEYEspa

White Wedding Eyes


I am not referring to the Billy Idol song but rather an interesting order that we recently received.
Tags: Allergy
If you want to raise your Omega 3 level... First raise your understanding - mEYEspa

If you want to raise your Omega 3 level... First raise your understanding


With thousands of scholarly and lifestyle articles supporting the importance of Omega 3... where do you even start if you are thinking about increasing your intake?  

Tags: Omega 3
Can Omega-3 Really Improve Your Vision? - mEYEspa

Can Omega-3 Really Improve Your Vision?


Good intake of Omega 3 with diet or supplementation can improve your vision but perhaps in a way you might not expect.
Tags: AMD Omega 3