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Cleaning Your Eyes the Right Way

Published on May 8, 2019by 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…

How Often Do I need to Use Cliradex Wash?

Published on May 1, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

There are three types of people that need Cliradex: Those who are interested in preventative eyelid hygiene, those who have mild to moderate eye irritation that will clear up with short term use, and those who are managing more severe or chronic eye issue. For…

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Why Changing Your Sheets and Pillowcases Helps Keep Dry Eye at Bay

Published on April 5, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Did you know that dirty pillowcases and sheets can lead to a serious eye disorder? Dry eye disease or dry eye syndrome, causes your eyes to not tear enough, which leads to inflammation and damage that can in turn lead to vision loss. The disease…

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The Dry Eye Master’s BEISTO Method for Treating Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD)

Published on March 12, 2019by The Cliradex Team

By Laura M. Periman, MDFollow her on Instagram and Twitter as DryEyeMaster. Www.dryeyemaster.com Identifying Meibomian Gland Disease Patients with dry eye disease might have comparable symptoms, but the similarities generally stop there. Why? Those symptoms’ sources are going to be different. As a doctor who…

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Dry Eye: Latest Updates

Published on March 8, 2019by The Cliradex Team

In today’s age, the state of healthcare is changing fast. Medical advice, treatment recommendations, and innovative therapies are constantly adapting to the latest research and data. To keep yourself as healthy as you can be, you want to stay up-to-date! BioTissue, the manufacturer of the…

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Facts About Dry Eye

Published on February 22, 2019by The Cliradex Team

It’s the end of a long day and your whole body is feeling tired- especially your eyes. All day they’ve been stinging and itching and feeling dry, and it has taken a lot of willpower to keep from constantly rubbing them. If this sounds like…

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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…

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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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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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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 the…

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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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