A strong study in the International Journal of Ophthalmology found that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduced dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome is becoming more prevalent in the West from extended close-up work on computers and phone screens. The condition can also be caused by an autoimmune disorder; it can accompany menopause; and it can have … Continue reading “Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Dry Eye Syndrome in Study”
A red, painful bump on the eyelid could be a stye. Often resembling a pimple or boil, it appears near the edge of the eyelid. With a sty, one of the eyelash follicles or a meibomian gland gets infected or inflamed. While styes are not usually serious, they can be painful and cause eye watering. … Continue reading “Eye Styes: What You Need to Know — from Natural Eye Care”
Most people have heard of styes mainly because they have had one. A chalazion is somewhat similar to a sty, but it is not the same thing. A sty is an acute infection of one of the oil-producing glands of the upper and lower eyelids, called meibomian glands. Each eye has 30-40 meibomian glands. A … Continue reading “Chalazion: Blocked Gland in the Eyelid”
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids, and for many this is a chronic condition. It is a common condition that affects both adults and children. There are two kinds of blepharitis – anterior (front) and posterior (back) blepharitis. Anterior blepharitis affects the front of the eye, including the eyelid and eyelashes. It is often associated … Continue reading “Inflamed Eye Lids: All About Blepharitis”
Spring will probably be a relief for all of us in northern climates, but especially those who suffer from dry eye syndrome. A study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science describes how dry eye syndrome can be worse when temperatures sink below 30 degrees Celcius1,2. Since that is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit, … Continue reading “Dry Eye Syndrome Triggered By Low Temperatures”
Researchers are examining dry eye syndrome‘s relationship to meibomian gland dysfunction and other eye conditions. According to The Cornea & Contact Lens Society of New Zealand, “meibomian glands are the oil-producing glands located in both the upper and lower eyelids… This oil helps to stop the water in the tears from evaporating, thus helping to … Continue reading “Dry Eye Associated with Oil Gland Dysfunction, Cataracts Surgery, Glaucoma”
A 2008 study shows that consumption of omega-6 fatty acid may help alleviate dry eye symptoms and improve overall lens comfort in patients suffering from contact lens-associated dry eye. Researchers evaluated the effects of oral treatment with omega-6 fatty acids in the form of evening primrose oil (EPO) on subjective symptoms, ocular surface signs and … Continue reading “Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Help Relieve Contact Lens-Associated Dry Eye”