Our Dry Eye Blogs are written by East Main Vision Clinic team members especially for you, our valued patients!
The Benefits of Treating Dry Eye with LipiFlow
February 10, 2020
If you have dry eyes, you spend each day dealing with the symptoms and you want relief. You are tired of red, itchy, uncomfortable eyes, and you’re also frustrated about using eyedrops constantly. LipiFlow is a thermal pulsation treatment for dry eyes, and it has lots of benefits. Let’s go over the benefits, so you can see if this dry eye treatment is right for you.
What Are the Differences Between MGD and Dry Eye?
February 04, 2020
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye are often grouped together since they have similar symptoms, such as itching, burning, and irritation. However, while dry eye is due to a lack of tears, MGD is due to a lack of oil production to protect the tears. This distinction is important when choosing a treatment.
What Is MGD?
January 27, 2020
Your eyelids contain meibomian glands that are responsible for producing meibum. Meibum is an oily substance that mixes with water and mucus to form tear film. Without the oil, tears dry or evaporate too quickly, leading to symptoms associated with dry eye. If something prevents your meibum gland from secreting oils into the tear mixture, you have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
What are the solutions for Dry Eye Disease?
February 19, 2019
Do your eyes feel dry, sore or scratchy? Do you feel like you need to blink constantly to clear your vision, or do you struggle to pay close visual attention to anything for more than a few minutes? If you can answer yes to these questions, then you may be suffering from a common ocular condition known as dry eye disease.
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prevent red eyes
July 9, 2018
For many, it’s not uncommon to wake up from a sleepless night with bloodshot eyes hinged by dark circles.
My eyes are red
May 22, 2018
When the eyes become pink or red it can mean a myriad of different things. We triage pain, inflammation of the conjunctiva...
Trisha’s Story
February 28, 2018
Dry. Then burning. Now watering. For two years, Trisha suffered almost daily from the frustrating symptoms of dry eye disease. She avoided fans and heaters...
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