A dear patient offered this advice to help with the dermatitis (ie chaffed under eye-skin) that developed when he had Punctal cautery and subsequent Cequa use as it would drip down on the lower lid skin as the puncta was not open to drain the drop. Here is what he does: 1. Stonecrop gel: use […]
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I have been a big fan and user of very diluted Tea Tree Oil for years. I know it works on killing Demodex which a clear destroyer of meibomian gland structure and function. New research from Dr. Sullivan, a well respected Harvard colleague, shows 2-4% of Tea Tree Oil used for a period of
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Magnesium is a crucial mineral as it helps with over 300 enzyme reactions in the body, particularly those involving muscles, nerve function, the immune system, and blood pressure regulation. Here is a good review below. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/286839#recommended-daily-intake Recommended daily intake The following table shows the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake by age and sex,
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Dr. Cremers’ Migraine Diet and Headache Diet: recommended and not recommended foods Headache and Migraine DietSandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS Headaches and Migraines can present in different ways depending on a patient’s particular brain-flow pattern, internal and external conditions (e.g., general medical health, immunological condition, hormones, hydration, humidity). Pain in the head or even seeing
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Lipiflow May Help Symptoms of Blepharochalasis Blepharochalasis is a not too common condition thought to be a familial variant of angioneurotic edema (ie, swelling under the skin: more info below at end of blog post **). The exact cause is not known. It tends to occur in younger women (compared to Dermatochalasis–sounds the same but in
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Umbilical cord serum has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, dry eye syndrome, persistent epithelial defects, and chemical burns (Ref 1-11). Both autologous serum and umbilical cord serum contain multiple growth factors like epidermal growth factor (EGF), acidic and basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF), platelet-derived growth factor, hepatocyte growth
My dearest friend’s mom died two days ago which has been hard for my friend and her family. She lived a long life, but of course my friend and I have been talking a lot about life and living longer, healthier, and holier. Today, this video of an interview with Dr. David Sinclair popped up
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Eyelash loss can be distressing. Understanding why this happens can help one find ways to prevent future eyelash loss and bring back lusher ones. First Some Definitions: 1.) What are the Stages & Life Cycle of Eyelashes? 1. Anagen Stage: eyelashes grow 2. Catagen Stage: a transition stage 3. Telogen Stage: eyelashes just stay there
Many of us have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. A bad night’s sleep can affect your whole body. One can have body aches, headaches, blurry vision, and even eye discomfort. This is enough to make one frustrated, irritable, exhausted, and mean. There are many types of sleep disorders but a common one among my
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Many patients ask me about the benefits of Blue-Filter Glasses. For years, most surgeons avoided the question as the data was unclear on its benefit. Within the last couple of years, and particularly during the COVID pandemic where millions are exposing their eyelids skin, eyes, and face with many hours of blue light, most eye
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