dry eye

Dr. Grossman discusses blepharitis, a condition that can disrupt daily life and even impact planned eye surgeries like cataract procedures. Discover the importance of maintaining clean eyelids. Learn about the different types of blepharitis.

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Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ for a wealth of vision knowledge.

Sensitivity to light is also called "photophobia." This common condition can cause pain, discomfort and waterly eyes. The rod and cone cells may not be recovering from changes in light efficiently. Photophobia is also a symptom of dry eye and corneal conditions, and many more conditions. What are the apparent risk factors? When should you see a doctor? And can you do anything about it at home?

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a wealth of vision knowledge.

Can it be harmful to spend many hours a day looking at screens? TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets capture our attention all day! But could we pay a price in terms of our eye health? Are there any actions you and your loved ones can take to mitigate the potential harm?

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a wealth of vision knowledge.

What does the research show about Omega-3 fatty acids and eye disease? Dr. Marc Grossman discusses studies on how this nutrient helps with dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and floaters. What are the best sources of Omega-3s in your diet? Do you need to supplement, or can you get enough from food? How much do you need?

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a wealth of vision knowledge.

We do not usually think consciously about blinking. Blinking is automatic, right? Actually, our blink rate goes down dramatically when we use a computer! Blinking is reduced under other conditions, too. Closing the eyelids all the way down is also important. Blinking fully and frequently can both prevent and mitigate dry eye syndrome.

In this podcast, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses blinking, dry eye syndrome, and what you can do to improve your blinking.

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode and a wealth of vision knowledge.

At some point after 40, each of us will experience presbyopia, or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. We may also have trouble with night vision, suffer from dry eye, or deal with other age- and hormone-related conditions. Optometrist Dr. Surveen Singh fills us in on the latest treatments that can help with these issues, as well as the best protective measures to keep our eyes healthy well into old age. We also discuss computer use and how that’s affecting not only our eyes, but our kids', whether or not blue-light glasses actually work, which eye symptoms should be viewed as an emergency, the beauty product that may unintentionally protect our vision, and the nasty habit some of us had in the 90s that (hopefully) we’ve all broken by now. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com.

Did you know that Omega-3 Fatty Acids from fish oils are especially helpful for Dry Eyes? Dry eye needs to be diagnosed by your eye doctor. Research has shown that fish oil is an especially good source of Omega-3s. What is a suitable dose of DHA and EPA from fish oil? Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids have any additional benefits?

This podcast is part of a series on dry eye syndrome. Dry eye is one of the most common reasons people seek care for their eyes. Causes include menopause and excess screen time.

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode and a wealth of vision knowledge.

The general public/patients join us this time on Dry Eye Hive from around the world.

Listen to patient cases and hear their dry eye journey. We give actionable feedback to patients and guide them towards wellness.

Dry Eye Hive is a  live dry eye show where "dry eye docs talk shop." Come to engage in a casual townhall style talk show every other Tuesday at 8:30pm ET. Learn from doctors in the trenches making it happen in their offices. 

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In this podcast Denise Balch from Connex is joined by Dr. Michelle Lane, a practicing optometrist in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the President of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists.

Ocular Surface Disease, or "Dry Eye", is a condition that slips under the radar for many people. In this episode, Dr. Lane speaks to the causes, symptoms and treatment options for the disease, as well as coverage options.

This podcast is free and delivers valuable information for you and your clients about the role of optometrists, the importance of adequate vision care coverage, and healthy lifestyles in visual health. Look for more in this series on the modernization of vision care, Don’t Lose Sight, from the Canadian Association of Optometrists.

To speak with the CAO, contact info@opto.ca. Learn more about how vision care is changing by requesting your copy of the White Paper on Vision Care Benefits in Canada and the Best Practices Guide for Vision Care Benefits from the Canadian Association of Optometrists at dontlosesight.ca. Plus look for more podcasts, blogs and posts on vision care, comprehensive eye examinations and best practices coming to you throughout 2022.

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

Canadian Association of Optometrists website:
https://opto.ca/

My Dry Eye:
https://mydryeye.ca/

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Brought to you by the Canadian Association of Optometrists in association with Connex Health Consulting. 

Find out more information on upcoming podcasts and webinars at www.connexhc.com.

As part of our series, Biohacks for the Eyes, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the Still Point Inducer for improving circulation in the head and neck. He also covers moist heat masks for the eyes and why they can help nearly every eye condition.

The Still Point Inducer consists of two small balls placed under the head while laying down. This device comes from Craniosacral Therapy by Osteopath John Upledger. Available online, the Still Point Inducer helps relax blood flow and spinal fluid restrictions. Listen to the podcast to find out how to use it, and how little time it takes. Discover which types of eye diseases this device could be helpful for.

Another biohack is the moist heat mask placed on the eyes. They stimulate acupuncture points near the eyes. The podcast explains how the moist heat mask is also important for eye moisture.

Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find moist heat masks for the eyes and a vast trove of knowledge on eye care.

Having an eye exam is far more than just reading letters on an eye chart. Ask your optometrist or ophthalmologist for the specific tests and exams that Dr. Marc Grossman describes in this podcast. These exams could help head off serious eye disease in the future through early detection. High-tech tests are important.

The doctor should take your history. Also, do you use electronics excessively? How can electronics use be mitigated?

Several sensitive tests for glaucoma include tests for eye pressure and tests on the cornea. The retinal exam should go beyond a basic slit lamp exam. A digital retinal scanner and OCT are newer technologies produce very detailed images. These machines are important for detection and tracking of eye disease. Everyone over age 50 could benefit from these test as a baseline. Research shows that supplements and lifestyle changes can affect the course of eye disease.

Special tests of the front of the eye look for dry eye and tear duct problems.

Visual field testing helps detect certain eye diseases. Low-tech visual field testing might mean the patient counting fingers at the edges of their visual field. High-tech testing would require the patient to look into a machine and respond to visual cues.

Call around and ask about the new tests. They may cost more, but they are an investment in your vision health.

How are nutrition, eye disease, and the thyroid connected? What is Traditional Chinese Medicine's point of view on the eye? The eyes are nutrient-hungry. Yet, our nutrition is partially thwarted by toxins and refined foods. As people age, their nutrition becomes weaker. What can seniors do to improve their nutrition and absorption of nutrients?

The eyes are windows to changes elsewhere in the body. For example, high blood pressure and diabetes effect the eyes. Did you know that both the iris and the whites of the eyes can indicate problems in the body?

Traditional Chinese Medicine sees specific organs as connected to parts of the eye. For instance, the liver is connected to the cornea and the iris. Something that is happening in the eye may also be happening in the body.

The thyroid gland regulates the body's basil energy metabolism. Hypothyroidism, or a low-functioning thyroid, means the liver cannot break beta carotene down into Vitamin A. This, in turn, can cause dry eye, poor night vision, and difficult adjusting to changes in light. Which eye diseases are associated with hypothyroidism? If a person has this imbalance, what does Dr. Grossman suggest?

Eye Specialty Group's Clinic Manager, Leslie Shaw talks about the new treatment for dry eyes called LipiFlow.  This is a non-invasive procedure that can be done same day as your evaluation. Patients can have anywhere for one year to five years of relief

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Pam Theriot, OD, FAAO, is the author of Alleviate Dry Eye, an eight-week program and workbook for patients. The program uses a four-step treatment plan plus journaling and lifestyle habits. Week 2 emphasizes the need to schedule an eye exam.

Visit pamtheriot.com to learn more.

Jimmy and Roya kickoff October with some scary patient stories. They also touch on overcoming scleral lens insertion and removal, the Keto Diet craze and Sun Parma's recent FDA approval of Xelpros.

NOTES

• Dry Eye + Glaucoma: http://www.touchophthalmology.com/articles/prevalence-dry-eye-disease-glaucoma
• Ketogenic Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101
• AAO Meeting: https://www.aaopt.org/annual-meeting/san-antonio-2018
• Eye Innovate Meeting: https://eyeinnovate2018.com/
• Xelpros Info 
  • https://www.healio.com/ophthalmology/glaucoma/news/online/%7B6651e969-389d-4ced-b472-70efed28aa1f%7D/xelpros-gains-fda-approval-for-open-angle-glaucoma-ocular-hypertension 
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29323612 
• Dr. Jamie Kuhn’s Practice Website and Bio: http://www.kokopellieyecare.com/our-staff
• Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Guidelines: http://retinatoday.com/2016/03/retinal-findings-in-abusive-head-trauma/

In this episode Roya and Jimmy go in depth with dry eye expert Dr. Scott Schachter about how to best approach dry eye and some of the different treatment options for the condition. They also discuss recent studies that reveal some interesting facts about those who struggle with dry eye.

NOTES

• Dr. Schachter's Website: dryeyecoach.com

Special guest Sheila Morrison OD, Chief of the Contact and Cornea Clinic at University of Houston College of Optometry, joins the podcast to give her insight on scleral lenses.