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4-terpineol versus Tea Tree Oil

Published on October 12, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

You have seen the commercials for prescription drugs; usually there are several paragraphs of very fine print detailing the extensive list of side effects that may be experienced when using those drugs. Because of this, patients are starting a movement to take a more active…

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Dry Eye in Baby Boomers

Published on October 11, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

These might be familiar symptoms to you: your eyes are red or bloodshot, they feel tired, itchy or sore, your eyelids are puffy and tender. Dry eye disease, also called dry eye disorder, is a very common condition, affecting millions of people in the United…

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Combatting Sjogren’s Syndrome

Published on October 11, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder associated with several symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes. Autoimmune diseases involve the body mistaking its cells as foreign invaders. Based on what types of cells are attacked determines what tissues or organs of a person are attacked.…

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Synthetic Eye Care Products that could Harm Your Eyes

Published on October 10, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that eyecare medications work effectively in reducing a person’s symptoms before they will approve of the medication. Various cosmetics (in opposition to FDA approved medication) that a person uses around their eyes, however, are not held to this…

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Inflammation – The Hallmark of All Ocular Surface Disease

Published on October 10, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Ocular surface diseases, a term for problems that affect the surface of the eye, come in many forms. Though there are a wide variety of pathologies that can be involved in ocular surface disease, they all have one thing in common: inflammation. Many of the…

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Is Permanent Eyeliner Safe?

Published on October 9, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Who doesn’t love a perfect flick of eyeliner? Eyeliner can add definition to your face and add a bit of drama to your everyday look. However, putting eyeliner on is anything but effortless. If you love the look of eyeliner, but hate fussing with tiny…

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Why Do My Eyebrows Have Dandruff?

Published on October 9, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Dandruff is unsightly and annoying! It is bad enough on the scalp, where if you are lucky you can get away with styling your hair and wearing clothes that can hide the little white flakes while you take steps to get rid of them. On…

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Is My Demodex and the Mange Dogs Get the Same Thing?

Published on October 8, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Human demodex mites and the demodex mites that live on dogs are not the same species, although they are related and have a significant amount in common. Each is endemic to either dogs or people, so they will not take up residence on the other.…

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Product Review: Top 5 Eyelid Cleansers

Published on September 25, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Word’s out: You probably have Demodex mites on your eyelids. That’s enough to drive anyone to want to do a better job of cleansing their face, particularly their eyelids! If you’ve been experiencing any of the symptoms of blepharitis, you’ve done your research and determined…

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Dry Eye Diagnostics – What You Should Know

Published on September 21, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Millions of people in the United States suffer from dry eye disease every year. This can be a frustratingly tough disorder to manage as it has many potential causes. It is important that you address dry eye before it becomes too severe and causes long-lasting…

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Diabetes and Your Vision

Published on September 14, 2018by The Cliradex Team

A diabetes diagnosis can feel devastating. It means that you may be facing the loss of limbs and vision. It comes with significant lifestyle changes for this disease with no cure. Left untreated and unmanaged, diabetics face the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure…

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Top 5 Keys to Good Eyes

Published on September 14, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Having great eyes is rarer than you might think. Chances are that yours, while maybe not as good as you would like, are good. If you have less than perfect vision, suffer from eye fatigue, your eyes are not as white and bright as you…

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It’s Allergy Season! Protect Your Eyes

Published on September 14, 2018by The Cliradex Team

In the spring pollen can wreak havoc on your eyes. In fact, pollen is the leading cause of allergy symptoms and eye irritation. Pollen is a tiny part of the plant that flies through the air to fertilize other plants. When they get into the…

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Is There an Optimal Amount of Sleep for Healthy Eyes?

Published on September 13, 2018by The Cliradex Team

It is well understood that sleep is one of the keys to health, along with diet and exercise. This is just as important for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Without sleep your eyes never get real rest. That rest…

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The 10 Most Common Eye Diseases

Published on September 13, 2018by The Cliradex Team

It is rare for anyone to go through their entire life and never suffer from an eye disease or disorder. The chances of having one, or more, increases with age. However, even the very young and otherwise healthy are subject to facing potentially vision damaging…

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What Is Computer Vision Syndrome

Published on September 11, 2018by The Cliradex Team

What Is Computer Vision Syndrome? Almost everyone uses a computer on a daily basis. Whether it’s for work, school, or even just for fun, we all are guilty of staring at a computer screen on the regular. We spend so much time staring at our…

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How Can My Weight Impact My Vision

Published on September 11, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Some would argue that obesity has become a national epidemic. When you figure that the very definition of epidemic is a widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time, that very well could be true. Statistics show that over 2/3 of…

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Eyelash Mites: Almost Everyone Has Them, but No One’s Talking About Them

Published on September 4, 2018by The Cliradex Team

That’s right. There are tiny creatures residing on your eyelashes. They crawl around, having tea, forming unions, and going about their. . . .well. . . .business, right on your eyelids. More specifically your eyelashes. STOP! Put down the tweezers and alcohol. There’s no need…

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Countering the Uncomfortable Irritation of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Published on August 21, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD) is a common condition that affects many people. Typically the skin of the scalp becomes inflamed and flaky, though it can occur in other oily areas of the skin, as well, including the eyelids. Itchy, irritated eyes are no fun! SD is…

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7 Common Household Eye Irritants

Published on July 30, 2018by The Cliradex Team

There is very little that is harder to grin and bear than irritated eyes. They burn, sting, water, are light sensitive and the more you try to make them feel better the worse it seems to get. There are eye irritants and there are more…

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