Blog Category, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Richard Hector, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, dry eyes, eye drops, eye infections, eyelids, Eyes, Poor vision, tired eyes
Dry Eye Disease is among the most common eye conditions in the United States. Did you know that over 60% of menopausal women are affected by Dry Eyes Disease (DED) and don’t even realize it? Yes, they know that their eyes burn and are dry, red and irritated. And they know that sometimes their eyes even water excessively. […]
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In order to protect your eyes & have healthy tear film, you need to have healthy eyelids so today’s message is about what you can do to keep your eyelids healthy. It is one of the many challenges that we face in our daily dry eye treatment program. Daily use of warm compresses helps to lower […]
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By Dr. Scott Han We all know that artificial tears are one of the main treatments use for Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe Oasis Tears brand of lubricating eye drops. Oasis and Oasis Tears Plus are preservative-free and contain a mixture of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, that allows for greater retention […]
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By Dr. Scott Han Not all of us get all the proper nutritional needs in our everyday diet, so I’m a believer in nutritional supplements as part of the medical therapy, especially for those with Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe HydroEye by Science Based Health because of their blend of EPA, […]
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While most parents recognize the value of routine dental care, they often underestimate the importance of testing their child’s eyes. Did you know that 80% of all learning is through the visual system, and decreased vision can significantly affect educational success, athletic ability and even social interaction? Studies find that 1 in 4 children, ages 5 to […]
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Computers and Dry Eye Disease By Dr. Scott Han Computer use seems unavoidable nowadays, and unfortunately it is one of the leading causes of Dry Eye Disease (DED). But the good news is that there is now a great eyewear product that offers relief to the computer user. I recommend Gunnar computer eyewear to my […]
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An article reported in the September American Journal of Ophthalmology reported that there was a connection between those having cataract surgery and improved survival. A study by The Blue Mountains Eye Study Cohort looked at the mortality rate of those people with cataracts that had undergone cataract surgery verses those that had not received the […]
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