Therapearl Cold Eye Mask

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Application of heat and eyelid massage are considered mainstay treatments for all MGD patients. Several methods exist for heat delivery to the eyelids, including a heated wet towel placed over the eyelids, in-office modalities, steam-based systems, and dry-heat eyelid masks 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. In addition to heat therapy, other treatments, including lubricating eye drops, topical cyclosporine, antibiotics, and manual meibomian probing and expression, should always be considered 10. Despite heat therapy’s proven efficacy 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, compliance remains a challenge 25 and it is still unclear whether the type of eyelid heating technique can impact efficacy of the treatment. Accordingly, we sought to investigate whether heat delivered indirectly as steam or directly as dry heat was more effective as a treatment for MGD. Environment. Many environmental changes are inexpensive and particularly effective. Patients should use wraparound glasses and sunglasses when outside to prevent wind current from drying the eyes. In our office, we keep examples of Pantoptix glasses and other forms of protection such as Cocoon (Live Eyewear) that can be worn over regular glasses. Cardona, G., Serés, C., Quevedo, L. & Augé, M. Knowledge and use of tear film evaluation tests by Spanish practitioners. Optom. Vis. Sci. 88(9), 1106–1111 (2011). Moss SE, Klein R, Klein BE. Prevalence of and risk factors for dry eye syndrome. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2000;118(9):1264-8.

Nichols, K. K. et al. The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: Executive summary. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 52(4), 1922–1929 (2011).Downie, L. E., Keller, P. R. & Vingrys, A. J. An evidence-based analysis of Australian optometrists’ dry eye practices. Optom. Vis. Sci. 90(12), 1385–1395 (2013). Even after a restful night’s sleep you can wake with red, puffy eyes that make you look and feel tired – especially during allergy season. Try the Thera Pearl Eye Mask to help your puffy eyes look and feel better every day. Abdelhamid A, Brown T, Brainard J, et al. Omega 3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane. 2018;7:Cd003177.

With that in mind, here are a few “eye-healthy habits” you can practice now to prevent symptoms of dry eyes, according to Dr. Wademan: Suitable cold or hot, you can choose the type of treatment you’re after with Thera-Pearl Eye-ssential Mask. Designed with Pearl Technology, the small pearls can retain heat or remain cool for long periods of time. This versatile product is suited to those with even the most sensitive eyes.

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As highlighted by this definition, dry eye is a complex disease that recently got even a little more complicated. In addition to the well-known fact that signs of DED don’t always correlate with symptoms, the newest aspect of the disease is the neurosensory component. 3 Based on current literature, we now know that some patients can present with pristine-looking ocular surfaces but suffer from dry eye symptoms that are, in fact, a neuropathy. 4 We refer to these patients as having “pain without stain.” In these cases, a diagnosis of pre-clinical ocular surface disease (OSD) or neuropathic pain—not DED—comes long before clinical signs.

Both subjective and objective MGD parameters improved three and six months after initiation of treatment with either Blephasteam or TheraPearl. There was no significant difference in efficacy between the treatments after 6 months of treatment. Directions: Thera Pearl Eye Mask should be applied to skin or closed eyelids no more than the doctor recommended time of 20 minutes. Remove and wait at least 20 minutes. Reapply eye mask for no more than 20 minutes, if needed. Clean eye mask gently with mild soap between uses. A small humidifier placed on the work desk can reduce dryness and artificial tear use while using the computer. If cost is a factor, a bowl of water with as much surface area as possible will also add moisture to the air. Patients should redirect any vents in the room away from their face. Chung SH, Lee SK, Cristol SM, et. al. Impact of short-term exposure of commercial eyedrops preserved with benzalkonium chloride on precorneal mucin. Molecular Vision. 2006;12:415-21.Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden Patients should always keep airflow away from their eyes to avoid exacerbating dry eye. Counsel them to avoid long-term exposure to ceiling and box fans (especially at night) and to keep the heat and air conditioning in the car at their feet, not in their face.

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, P.O. Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, NorwaySung S, Wang MTM, Lee SH, et al. Randomized double-masked trial of eyelid cleansing treatments for blepharitis. The Ocular Surface. 2018;16:77-83. Chen W, Zhang Z, Hu J, et al. Changes in rabbit corneal innervation induced by the topical application of benzalkonium chloride. Cornea. 2013;32(12):1599-1606. Geerling, G. et al. The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: Report of the subcommittee on management and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 52(4), 2050–2064 (2011).