Mild Dry Eye and Prevention

Dry eye syndrome is a common ocular surface disease in which the tear film is affected. Causes can be related to the environment (wind, sun, dust, living in high altitudes…), lifestyle (staring at screens for long periods of time, poor nutrition, eye surgery…) or physical condition (hormonal changes, aging, Sjögren’s Syndrome, thyroid eye conditions…).

There are two types of dry eye: aqueous deficient and evaporative. However, about one third of patients show a combination of both, which means the signs and symptoms often overlap.

Dry eye symptoms include watery eyes, pain and redness, blurred vision, stinging or burning of the eye, and sandy or gritty feeling.

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1. Clean eyelids and face daily with Gentle or Anti-Aging Tea Tree Eyelid & Facial Cleanser™


2. 5-9 minutes moist-heat daily with D.E.R.M.™ and gently massage eyelids
   

    

   
   

Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye, Sjögren's Syndrome

This syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes and mouth. The immune system of people suffering from Sjögren’s Syndrome attacks the glands that keep these lubricated, but it also affects the whole body. About 4 million Americans have Sjögren’s Syndrome, and it’s more common in women. Symptoms include gritty or burning sensation in the eyes, dry mouth, lips, throat and eyes, difficulty talking, chewing or swallowing and joint pain.

Treatment is symptomatic; dry eye caused by Sjögren’s Syndrome is often treated with warm compresses, artificial tears, punctual plugs, cyclosporine or corticosteroids.

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1. Clean eyelids and face daily with Gentle Tea Tree Eyelid & Facial Cleanser™


2. 15-18 min moist-heat daily with tranquileyes^® (with Beads or Instants) and gently massage eyelids


3. Skin therapy with Essential Nine™ Eyelid & Skin Therapy


4. Daytime shelter with Moisture Relesease Eyewear™

Recurrent Corneal Erosions

A corneal erosion occurs when the outer layer of the cornea (epithelium) is damaged. It can occur because of scratches, foreign bodies entering the eye or not properly fitted contact lenses.

Corneal erosions usually heal on their own in a few days, but eye patching is recommended. This prevents you from rubbing your eye, reduces pain and facilitates healing. People prone to suffer recurrent corneal erosions are advised to use sleeping masks or ointments at night.

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1. Clean eyelids and face daily with Gentle Tea Tree Eyelid & Facial Cleanser™


2. 10 min moist-heat therapy daily with tranquileyes^® (with Beads or Instants)


3. Hydrating nighttime shelter with tranquileyes^® or eyeseals™ 4.0