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How Does Eye Strain Happen?

Published on November 22, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Eye strain, otherwise known as eye fatigue, happens when your eyes focus intently on something for a long period of time, such as when you use a computer for hours on end or drive long distances. Most people have felt the effects at one point…

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Do Mites Live in My Mascara Bottle?

Published on November 21, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Eyelash mites are almost certainly living off of skin cells and sebum of your face. These tiny eight-legged arachnids are found all over the world in every human population. There are two different human-specific species of these mites, demodex folliculorum, and demodex brevis, both of…

Does My MakeUp Have an Effect on My Vision?

Published on November 20, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Makeup, especially eye makeup, can be hazardous to apply and wear. In spite of those risks, most women wear eye makeup every day. If you are among those that use mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, or other products to enhance the beauty of your eyes, there are…

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Are There Mites in My Eyebrows

Published on November 19, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Demodex mites are those tiny little arachnids, Demodex folliculorum, and Demodex brevis, that live on your face and in your hair follicles. They are sometimes referred to as eyelash mites, but this can be misleading. The fact is that these mites can become ubiquitous on…

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7 Tips for Preventative Eye Care

Published on November 16, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Preventative care for your eyes can help to assure that they stay healthy and functional. While not all eye diseases or disorders are preventable, many are. Staying comfortable and seeing well throughout your life is much better than struggling with eye issues. After all, as…

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Is That a Stye in My Eye?

Published on November 15, 2018by The Cliradex Team

If you have a red, painful bump, near the base of your eyelashes or under your eyelid that looks like a pimple, chances are you have a stye. This abscess is caused by a bacterial infection clogging an oil gland or the hair follicle that…

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Keeping Children’s Eyes Clean

Published on November 14, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Good eye hygiene in children is one of the most important habits that a parent can develop, maintain and teach. Children’s eyes are critical to their ability to learn and interact with the world around them. Foreign objects, particles, or naturally occuring discharge can all…

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Is Sunlight Good for My Eyes?

Published on November 13, 2018by The Cliradex Team

For most of human history people have lived without any protection from the sun for their eyes. Our eyes evolved to function with a great deal of exposure to the natural and unfiltered environment. Our brains developed to rely on the information that our eyes…

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Facts About Mink Eyelashes

Published on November 12, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Mink eyelashes require specific eye care and eye hygiene, but they are a gorgeous beauty product that can make your eyes appear incredible. They are not without risk, but if applied, used, cleaned, removed and cared for correctly, most issues can be avoided. Mink is…

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How to Treat Demodex in Humans

Published on October 31, 2018by The Cliradex Team

The demodex mite is a tiny arachnid (8 legged) parasite that infects human skin and causes issues that are related to dermatitis, rosacea and blepharitis (as well as other skin diseases). At least some mites live on every person. These microscopic creatures live on almost…

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Tips to Extend the Life of Your Eyelash Extensions

Published on October 30, 2018by The Cliradex Team

If you dream of eyelashes worthy of the silver screen, eyelash extensions may be the answer to you prayers. With eyelash extensions, individual fake lashes are glued to your existing eyelashes one by one to create a look that is dramatic yet appears natural. Eyelash…

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What You Need to Know About Pingueculitis

Published on October 29, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Pinguecula are bumps that form on the whites of the eye. The conjunctiva, which is the clear outer layer of the eye, thickens to form a yellowish lump. Pinguecula are non cancerous, but can become inflamed and uncomfortable if they develop into pingueculitis. Pinguecula most…

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Demodex Mites Could Be the Reason for Your Eyelash Loss

Published on October 29, 2018by The Cliradex Team

CBS News ran a scary headline in 2016 – Eye Mites: Millions of People Have Them and Don’t Know It. The story went on to explain that eye mites are demodex mites which are microscopic 8-legged parasites that live in and around the hair follicles,…

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What Are Cataracts?

Published on October 29, 2018by The Cliradex Team

The eye is made up of a number of parts that work together to allow people to see and send that information to the brain where the images are processed. If any of the parts of the eye are not working, if the eye gets…

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Why Do We Have Eyelashes?

Published on October 29, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Eyelashes are one of the most recognized signs of facial beauty in the western world in both men and women. The cosmetics industry understands this very well and produces enormous amounts of products to enhance the look of lashes, making them appear darker, thicker, longer,…

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What Is Strabismus?

Published on October 29, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes do not line up together. Because they are separately focused they do not look at the same thing at the same time. This is both a visual problem and an aesthetic problem. Generally speaking, people with strabismus…

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4-Terpineol versus Tea Tree Oil

Published on October 12, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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 The Cliradex Team

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. It is affecting millions of people in…

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Combatting Sjogren’s Syndrome

Published on October 11, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects moisture-producing glands. This can lead to several symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes. Autoimmune diseases involve the body mistaking its cells as foreign invaders. The condition affects 0.1 to 4 percent of people in the U.S.,…

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Synthetic Eye Care Products that could Harm Your Eyes

Published on October 10, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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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