Burning, Oily, or Crusty Eyelids? What Is Blepharitis? Blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and associated dry eye syndrome affect 30 million Americans.  Due to this staggering amount of people that need help with eyelid disease, a flood of new products have come to the market in recent years.   Blepharitis is most likely due to an overgrowth of bacteria on your eyelids (naturally occuring bacteria), which create a discharge that looks like dandruff.   Symptoms of blepharitis include burning, oily, and crusty eyelids.  You might also notice that in the morni ..read more

What is Dehydration? Dehydration Definition Treatment for ALL disease should start with drinking plenty of water daily. At least seventy-five percent (75%!!!) of us walk around dehydrated. You should be carrying around a reusable water bottle with you at all times (do yourself and our planet a favor and avoid disposable plastic water bottles). By definition, dehydration occurs when there is a significant loss of body fluid that impairs bodily functions. Said a different way, dehydration is when your body is not getting the water it needs to function, and this occurs when you're not intakin ..read more

What is Pink Eye? The term “pink eye” is thrown around quite a bit and it’s something we’ve all heard of, especially if you’re the parent of a young child. So, what is it? Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, or the thin, clear membrane the covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis has many causes, and the most common culprits are bacteria, viruses, and allergies. Technically, pink eye is known as viral conjunctivitis in the medical community, so if your eye doctor tells you that you’re dealing with pink eye, they’ll usually ..read more

Regener-Eyes information and how to possibly get it. FROM THE COMPANY: REGENER-EYES® NEXT GENERATION in Inflammation and Dry Eyes The science of regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating the body's own natural ability to heal and regenerate. These therapies offer hope for patients suffering from the signs and symptoms of inflammation and injury. This results in a natural, non-surgical and long-lasting solution. The Regener-Eyes® treatment was developed to help patients suffering from inflammation and dry eyes. Technology Regener-Eyes® is sterile, acellular, and is made from placental deriv ..read more

What are Transition Lenses? We've all heard of glasses that transition from light to dark when we head outdoors, and some of you may have experienced this by wearing them yourselves. Transition, or photochromic, lenses work by sensing light changes in your environment and changing the lens color to adapt to this light change. Transitions lenses help to decrease unwanted glare due to changing lighting conditions, because two out of every three people report that they're sensitive to light! We've had many patients who love this light adaptive technology in their glasses, yet many patients who ab ..read more