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Your Friendly Eyelid Mites!

Published on August 28, 2017by Elliott Farber

These mites are likely on your face right now!

You can’t see them, but they’re there. They are microscopic mites, eight-legged creatures more like spiders. Almost every human being has them. They spend their entire lives on our faces, where they eat, mate and, finally die. It looks as if there is something special…

Categories: Demodex

The Dry Eye Severity Spectrum: Where Do You Land With Your Indication?

Published on August 15, 2017by The Cliradex Team

As any eye doctor can tell you, dry eye is a complicated condition which has many potential causes. The ocular surface is a complex and integrated environment, where injury to any one component can lead to a cascade of effects and a myriad of interlinked…

Categories: Dry Eye

How Does Cliradex Compare to Other Eye Irritation Solutions?

Published on June 19, 2017by The Cliradex Team

Why have Cliradex products become a doctor-recommended solution for ocular hygiene and dry, irritated eyes? The answer is simple; keep reading. Whether you are seeking relief from suffering, frustration and discomfort associated with eyelid irritation; or an ophthalmologist or optometrist looking for a product that can…

Categories: Cliradex News

What Questions Should You Ask Your Doctor About Eye Irritation?

Published on June 5, 2017by The Cliradex Team

If you have been suffering from repeated breakouts of ocular irritation or dry eye symptoms, you should make an appointment to visit a local eye care physician. While you may be tempted to go to the pharmacy for eye drops to add moisture to your…

Categories: Blepharitis

The Business Impact of Offering Cliradex in Your Practice – Part 2

Published on May 24, 2017by The Cliradex Team

In part two of her series, Patti Barkey, CEO, Bowden Eye & Associates discusses how Cliradex has impacted their practice efficiency and clinical outcomes and other ways it has impacted their business and bottom line. If you missed it, read part one of this series here.…

Categories: For Doctors

The Business Impact of Offering Cliradex in Your Practice – Part 1

Published on May 22, 2017by The Cliradex Team

In part one of a two-part series, Patti Barkey, CEO, Bowden Eye & Associates discusses why they decided to implement Cliradex in their practice, how it fits into their “Dry Eye Toolbox,” and how it is used in the practice. You can read part two…

Categories: For Doctors

Common Therapies for Blepharitis and Other Eyelid Irritation

Published on May 15, 2017by The Cliradex Team

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margin. The two most common causes are bacteria and debris. People who suffer from blepharitis may experience eyelid irritation, itchiness and swelling, which can be very frustrating. Once diagnosed with blepharitis, the primary source of ocular irritation, it is…

Categories: Blepharitis

Importance of Eyelid Hygiene – How to Prevent Eyelid Infections

Published on May 8, 2017by The Cliradex Team

Preventing Eyelid Infections When people think about good hygiene, how many of us ever think about how we clean and protect our eyes and eyelids with good eyelid hygiene? Today, everyone knows to take good care of their teeth and most of us maintain our…

Categories: Eyelid Infections

Cliradex & Cliradex Light – A Combination Treatment to Address Blepharitis

Published on May 2, 2017by The Cliradex Team

Relieve blepharitis symptoms with Cliradex and Cliradex Light

What is Blepharitis? Are you bothered by itchy, red and swollen eyes? Have you also noticed that you have crusty buildup at the base of your eyelashes? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s likely you have a condition called blepharitis. Blepharitis is…

Categories: Blepharitis

5 Reasons Your Eyes Are Dry

Published on April 25, 2017by The Cliradex Team

When your eyes are dry, it can be uncomfortable to carry out common tasks, such as driving or reading. Also, because your eyes aren’t producing enough tears to help eliminate irritants, such as dust particles, you may experience redness, pain, stinging, or burning in your…

Categories: Dry Eye

Myths and Facts of Demodex Blepharitis

Published on April 24, 2017by The Cliradex Team

Demodex is one of the most common causes of blepharitis, yet it still remains an often overlooked differential diagnosis. Although there is much information published on the treatment of Demodex, some dialogue still focuses on traditional treatments such as baby shampoo, lid scrubs, and ointments…

Categories: Demodex

Solutions For Digital Eye Strain And Dry Eyes Caused By Overexposure

Published on September 7, 2016by The Cliradex Team

man rubbing eyes from staring at computer screen

Almost everywhere you go, you find screens. At work and at home, you have computer screens, tablets, and smartphones. Many major retailers use screens to promote certain products. When you eat out, chances are good that you’ll dine at a restaurant with televisions on the…

Categories: Uncategorized

August Is Children’s Vision and Learning Month

Published on August 11, 2016by The Cliradex Team

group of young chilling out maxin and relaxing all cool

With my 2 kids getting ready for back to school, it’s a good opportunity to have a health checkup. With more than 5 million children in America with vision problems, you might want to make sure to stay on top of their ocular health. The…

Categories: Uncategorized

July is National Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month!

Published on July 26, 2016by The Cliradex Team

Updated : July 20, 2017 National Women’s Health Resource Center Declares July as Dry Eye Awareness Month. With more than 40 Million American affected by dry eye, National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) has declared July as Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month as part…

Categories: Dry Eye Lid Margin Diseases

In the news: New Resource to Educate Consumers About Blepharitis, Demodex and other Lid Margin Diseases

Published on June 10, 2016by The Cliradex Team

We are pleased to announce our newly revamped Cliradex.com website to help educate patients and build awareness about eye health and wellness, particularly related to blepharitis, Demodex, dry eye, ocular rosacea and other lid margin diseases. The website also provides you and your staff access…

Categories: Lid Margin Diseases

Naturally Fresh, Healthy Eyes: Patients Talk About Cliradex

Published on June 6, 2016by The Cliradex Team

Ever wondered what patients have to say about Cliradex®? “It was about three days, I really started noticing differences.” “I have really dry eyes . . . [Cliradex] opened everything up, made my eyes, you know, feel cleaner, like they could breathe.” “I felt very…

Categories: Cliradex News

A Paradigm Shift for Dry, Itchy, Irritated Eyes

Published on March 16, 2016by The Cliradex Team

by Neda Shamie, MD Traditionally we haven’t had many great options for treating stubborn conditions that affect the eyelid and ocular surface such as blepharitis and ocular rosacea. During my training, we would recommend baby shampoo as a cleanser which would be quite irritating to…

Categories: Cliradex News

Getting to the Crux of the Problem, Neda Shamie, MD

Published on October 23, 2015by The Cliradex Team

Traditionally we haven’t had many great options for treating stubborn conditions that affect the eyelid and ocular surface such as blepharitis and rosacea. During my training, we would recommend baby shampoo as a cleanser which would be quite irritating to the ocular surface and really…

Categories: For Doctors

What’s Lurking in Your Lashes?

Published on October 19, 2015by The Cliradex Team

You shower. You shampoo. You brush and floss your teeth. Your hygiene’s pretty good, right? Maybe. Did you know your eyelids and lashes need care and cleaning, too – and not just if you wear contacts or glasses? If you don’t practice good eye hygiene,…

Categories: Demodex

A Whole New Take on “Bug-Eyed”

Published on October 19, 2015by The Cliradex Team

Do your eyelids or eyebrows frequently feel dry and itchy in the morning? Have you noticed little red bumps around your eyes or some “crust” around your eye lashes?

It might not just be dry eye. You might have mites.

Categories: Uncategorized