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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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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…

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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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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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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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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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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Understanding Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

Published on July 25, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Cleaning Your Eyes the Right Way

Published on July 19, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Itchy Eyes: Causes and Remedies

Published on July 6, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Ingredients in Cosmetics That Are Harmful to Your Eyes

Published on July 5, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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

Published on June 28, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Why You Should Switch out Your Mascara Regularly

Published on June 4, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Are Eyelash Serums Safe?

Published on May 30, 2018by The Cliradex Team

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…

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Dry Eye Severity: How to Determine Severity & Treatment

Published on May 15, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Dry eye disease, also known as dysfunctional tear syndrome, is a very common ocular disorder, affecting millions of adults in the United States every year. However, it is a rather complex issue, as many different eye-related problems can cause or contribute to dry eye, and…

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How to Handle Contact Lens Discomfort and Irritation

Published on April 9, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Many people who wear contacts occasionally feel like something is slightly off with their contact lens. This type of contact discomfort can be challenging. The irritation is often not significant enough to make a person take the contact out, but is noticeable nonetheless. Most times,…

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Blue Light: What It Is and How It Can Harm Your Eyes

Published on April 6, 2018by The Cliradex Team

Computers have changed our lives. On the one hand, technology has enabled access to information in a way that people previously had thought impossible. On the other hand, a large number of people now spend a significant portion of their day staring at computer screens.…

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