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...
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?...
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...
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...
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. ...
“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...
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.
Do your eyelids feel heavy? Heavy eyelids are not uncommon in dry eye sufferers. But what's the connection? When your meibomian glands are blocked with bands of scar tissue, your eyelids can become puffy and sore, feel tender and heavy. This is due to the...
Manuka honey to treat dry eye. Silly fad or scientific fact? This one is real. There’s scientific evidence for Manuka honey’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. And what’s that got to do with dry eyes? The tear film on our eyes is made of...
Computer, phone or tablet use could be giving you dry eyes. If you're finding that your eyes feel sore and tired after you’ve been at the computer for a while, it might be due to dry eyes. When you look at a computer, phone or tablet screen, watch television or even...
