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7 Common Household Eye Irritants

Published on July 30, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

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…

The Causes of Eye Twitching

Published on July 25, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

An eye twitch is usually nothing more than a huge annoyance that impairs concentration and participation in daily activities — but is usually only a temporary sign that you need more sleep, you’re drinking too much coffee, or you’re emotionally stressed. However, keep in mind…

Categories: Blepharitis Demodex Dry Eye Eyelid Infections

Synthetic Eye Care Products That Could Harm Your Eyes

Published on July 25, 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…

Categories: Blepharitis Demodex Dry Eye Eyelid Infections

Understanding Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

Published on July 25, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Many people have discovered that Intense Pulsed Light Therapy is helpful in decreasing the symptoms of dry eyes. This type of therapy was originally developed to rejuvenate aging skin. Eye care professionals who used Intense Pulsed Light therapy, however, began to notice that the therapy…

Categories: Dry Eye

Protective Eyewear Advice for Athletes

Published on July 24, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Each year, many athletes in sports like baseball, basketball, football, and soccer begin rigorous training programs. All athletes must make sure to take proper precautions to protect their eyes. Many people are surprised to learn just how many sports accidents involving the eyes occur each…

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Cleaning Your Eyes the Right Way

Published on July 19, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

The idea that eye hygiene is just as important as dental or other hygiene is not a new idea for Cliradex to share. In fact, we have been saying this for years and we will keep saying it until we convince everyone out there that…

Categories: Cliradex News Demodex Dry Eye

The Importance of a Healthy Retina

Published on July 9, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Your retina is the very thin layer of nerve cells at the back of the eye and is only between .5 to 1 mm thick. Despite its thinness, the retina is essential to vision. This article will review some of the important things about how…

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Itchy eyes – what causes them and how to manage the symptoms

Published on July 6, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Itching eyes can be extremely aggravating. Many know this first hand from having dealt with seasonal allergies and the accompanying itching, watering, and red eyes, for years. Unfortunately, the irritation may not be your biggest problem. Itching can be a sign that a bigger problem…

Categories: Blepharitis Demodex Dry Eye

Ingredients in Cosmetics That Are Harmful to Your Eyes

Published on July 5, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Eye cosmetics in the United States are required to carry a list of ingredients that comply with regulations established by the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Fortunately, many of the ingredients found in them can be used without irritating your eyes. Some ingredients, however, have…

Categories: Blepharitis Demodex Dry Eye Eyelid Infections

Dry Eye Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About It

Published on June 28, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

The good news about dry eye syndrome (or dry eye disease) is that in most cases it can be easily treated without the opportunity for severe complications to emerge. The bad news is that even if you have a case that does not cause serious…

Categories: Dry Eye

Solutions for Ocular Rosacea Sufferers

Published on June 15, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Rosacea is usually thought of as just a skin disease. It is inflammatory in nature and causes red, irritated skin along the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. In many cases people with rosacea develop pimples and thickening skin. It is a chronic condition that does…

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Why You Should Switch out Your Mascara Regularly

Published on June 4, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Many people who wear mascara have been told that they should replace this product every three months, but are not aware that cosmetics companies do not just generate this advice to sell more product. Using a single tube of mascara for longer than three months…

Categories: Blepharitis Demodex Dry Eye

What You Should Know About Double Eyelashes

Published on June 4, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

The late Elizabeth Taylor famously had double eyelashes , a term that can be used to describe a medical condition in which a person develops a greater than normal number of eyelashes. Some people like Taylor are born with a second row of eyelashes due to a…

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How Eyelash Curlers and Mascara Can Damage Your Lashes

Published on June 1, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Eyelash curlers and mascara enhance your eyelashes. Eyelash curlers bend the lashes upward, creating the illusion of greater length. Mascara, depending on the formula, adds volume, length, or simply an accent of color. When people go wrong with these beauty tools, whether it’s from poor…

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Are Eyelash Serums Safe?

Published on May 30, 2018by Meredith FutureDerm

Everyone wants a thick fringe of Twiggy-esque eyelashes. For decades, people have been using mascara and falsies to enhance their natural lashes. But in recent years, a new product has emerged on the scene — eyelash enhancing serums. For those of us not blessed with…

Categories: Cliradex News Dry Eye

Dealing with sticky eye discharge in toddlers

Published on May 23, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Toddlers exist in a perpetual state of stickiness. Ask any parent and they will describe the constant challenge it is to keep their young children’s faces clean. Youngsters are especially prone to catching colds and other infections, which often involve runny noses and eyes. This…

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Doctors find hundreds of mites on woman’s eyes

Published on May 22, 2018by The Cliradex Team

News agencies love reporting medical horror stories. They generate a certain morbid intrigue and can hit uncomfortably close to home sometimes. Take this story coming out of Hubei Province in China at the end of 2017, for example. Ms. Xu and Her Colony of…

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An in-depth look at the deep-cleansing properties of Cliradex

Published on May 21, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Obtain Eye Care Products to Reduce Irritation

There are several unique traits that set Cliradex cleansers apart from other facial skin care products. Some of these are: Its safety profile allows for long-term use on delicate facial skin without causing adverse effects or irritation. Its plant-based ingredients provide a natural alternative…

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Makeup: A Hazard to Your Health?

Published on May 18, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Makeup and other cosmetic products are extremely prevalent in American society. One poll has estimated that four out of five women in the US wear makeup every single day, and nearly half of American women feel dependent on it. While people may think a lot…

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What are eyelash mites?

Published on May 17, 2018by The Cliradex Team

“Eyelash mites” is the common name for Demodex mite species that inhabit the hair follicles or oil glands around your eyes. Mites are arachnids, related to spiders, and have eight legs, two long body segments, and an exoskeleton. Eyelash mites are microscopic and cannot be…

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