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What is a Chalazion?
What is a chalazion? A chalazion, otherwise known as a meibomian gland cyst, is a small, raised, red lump which appears on the eyelid. It is caused by a blocked or infected meibomian (oil-producing) gland. A chalazion is not generally painful and it is...
How do you feel about dry eyes?
How do you feel about dry eyes? Do you have dry eye disease? Researchers from Aston Optometry School are using an anonymous survey to assess patient perspectives on dry eye disease. If you have dry eye disease, are 18 years or older and can complete the survey in...
Dry Eye Complications: Neuropathic Pain
Dry Eye Complications: Neuropathic Pain You’ve got acute dry eye symptoms but testing doesn’t show that your eyes are dry. Or you’ve had treatment for dry eyes but you still have eye pain. You might have neuropathic ocular pain. What is neuropathic ocular pain?...
Don’t Let Dry Eyes Steal Your Life
Dry Eye can rob you of everything. Here’s how you can fight back. New patients who come through to our Dry Eyes Clinic can have varying symptoms. But the one thing they all have in common is their desperation. Most have suffered for years, even decades. They have...
Dry Eye Complications – Conjunctivochalasis
Dry Eye Associated Conditions: Conjunctivochalasis When your blanket wrinkles, it’s not a problem. But what about if your conjunctiva wrinkles? What is conjunctivochalasis? The conjunctiva is a thin layer of tissue which covers the white part of the eye....
Travel Tips for Dry Eye
Don’t let dry eyes ruin your holiday. Nobody wants to sum up their summer holiday as ‘sun, sea and suffering’ so use these tips to give yourself the best chance of enjoying your break despite your dry eye. 1. Keep up your daily heat and massage treatment to...
Dry Eye Terms Explained
What on Earth does that word mean??? You've seen the specialist, you've got his report. But how much of it do you understand? Read on for the definitions of some of the terms you might come across as you chase that seemingly elusive dry eye relief. ...
Dry Eye Treatment and Insurance Cover
“Will my insurance cover dry eye treatment?” Unfortunately, in the UK, it’s mostly no. Most private medical insurance providers will not cover the cost of treatment of a chronic condition. If a treatment will be ongoing, or likely to need repeating, it doesn’t...
Why are hot compresses not helping my blepharitis?
There are several reasons why hot compresses might not be working for blepharitis; the heat isn’t sustained, you aren’t applying pressure, or your glands are blocked by fibrosis.