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By Dr Leigh Plowman, Optometrist (Updated Dec 2023) Here is a full transcript of the Youtube Video above: In this video, we’ll be talking about Miebo®, what is it, who it’s for, and how it helps: My name’s Dr. Leigh Plowman, Optometrist. I’m the founder of the Dry Eye Directory. Today we’ll be talking about […]

Dry eyes are like a bad date. They’re uncomfortable, irritating, and hard to get rid of. You might try to mask the problem with eye drops, but they only provide temporary relief. And you can’t ignore them because they affect your vision, mood, and quality of life. This raises the question, is there a way

Do you often feel discomfort in your eye?  Do you experience irritation, itchiness, or dry itchy eyes? Do you have watery or painful eyes? If yes, then you could be experiencing a foreign body sensation. Typically, foreign body sensation originates from the cornea. There are several causes of foreign body sensation. Common causes include: Dry

By Dr Leigh Plowman, Optometrist- Updated December 2023 Eye drops, also known as artificial tears, are one of the primary treatments for dry eyes. Your eyes may become dry due to various reasons like dry climate, tiredness, excessive use of contact lenses, and insufficient tear production. Eye drops for dry eyes can help lubricate your

(Affiliate disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, this channel may receive a commission. This helps to support our channel and efforts to empower people with dry eyes.) Watch this video about how to Improve Gut Health & Dry Eyes (about 39 minutes duration) Read the full transcript here: Dr.

Neurostimulation: How your nose can give relief from Dry Eyes Ever have itchy or watery eyes? If you’ve been using a device, smartphone or staring at a screen, you may have experienced symptoms of dry eyes. You may have felt itchy eyes, watery eyes, tired eyes, red eyes, filmy/smeary vision,  light sensitivity, stingy eyes. You may

Dry eye syndrome is a condition where your natural tears don’t lubricate your eyes adequately. This can result in your eyes feeling uncomfortable and irritated. It is usually chronic, meaning sufferers are affected long-term. There is a whole range of different treatments available for dry eyes, from eye drops to procedures to home therapies. In

Ocular Rosacea Ocular rosacea is a condition where the eyes become inflamed and irritated. It often occurs in people who have the skin condition rosacea, although this is not always the case. Typical symptoms of rosacea include a red appearance to the skin, pimples and visible blood vessels.  In this article, we’re going to take