#139: Best of 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we have a lot of things to be thankful for at Alleviate Dry Eye.  It has been an amazing year of innovation in dry eye care.  We have seen new products and medications being brought to the market for the benefit of our patients.

At Alleviate Dry Eye, I have been working on some new resources for you to help you take back the control of your dry eyes.  In January, there will be an opportunity to learn how your lifestyle choices are affecting how your dry eyes feel.  Stay tuned for a webinar in January.  You'll have the opportunity to get registered for it soon.

Let's take a walk down memory lane and review the 3 best blogs from 2021:

#103 Can I Wear Eye Makeup when My Eyes Are Dry?

You can wear makeup when you have dry eyes.  You may need to make some changes to how you wear your makeup and how you care for your eyes though.  Making a switch to Clean Makeup is the key to having your sensitive eyes tolerate makeup again.  

Follow these tips to feel comfortable with your eye makeup:

1. Avoid toxins around your eyes by making a switch to clean makeup.
2. Remove your eye makeup every night.
3. Proper placement of your makeup is key: no tight lining or water lining.

If you'd like to learn the other 10 rules about makeup wear and care, check out the Clean Makeup Manual Course.  The course covers everything you need to know about wearing clean makeup.  And, it provides step-by-step instructions on how to get relief from your red, irritated eyes.  It is a must know if you have dry eyes and want to wear makeup.

#124 Upneeq, the Lift You've Been Looking For

Dr. T Before Upneeq                             Dr. T After Upneeq

Have your eyes been feeling a little down lately?  Many of my patients are concerned not only with the health of their eyes but also the appearance of their eyes.  As the windows to your soul, you want them to present you in a good light.  I understand, you want your eyes to be open and bright.  You want them to enhance your appearance and not take away from it. 

There is a new eye drop that can make your eyes look more beautiful and alive.  Upneeq is the only FDA approved drop that is used to treat low lying lids by lifting the lid to open the eyes.

Upneeq is a prescription medication that is FDA approved to treat low lying lids by lifting your lids to open your eyes.  It works quickly in about 10 minutes can the effects last 8 to 12 hours.  Your eyes will be more open and appear whiter as well.  

Here are a couple of reasons you'd want to try Upneeq:

1. You just want to look a little more wide-eyed and brighter.
2. You're tired of people asking your if you're tired
3. You don't see as well as you used to, especially towards the end of the day.  When the lids start to come down, it's hard to keep them up.  You can't seem to open them wide enough to continue to read by the end of the day.
4. You've lost some peripheral vision, Your droopy lids are blocking your view to the side. 
5. You don't want to have eyelid surgery.

Upneeq is a prescription medication.  Call your Eye Care Practitioner for more information on how you can get eye opening results with Upneeq.  

Blog #133: 8 Weeks to Alleviate Dry Eyes

Thinking about managing your dry eyes can be truly overwhelming.  That is why I wrote the book, Alleviate Dry Eye, to cut through the overwhelm.  The book provides an easy to follow plan.  In honor of my 3 year publishing anniversary, I’d love to give you a free PDF copy of the book.  Click here to get your copy. 

The book walks you through the 3 pillars of a complete dry eye treatment plan to get the relief you deserve.  Start with the eyes and set up a daily care routine to keep your peepers soothed.  Next, look at your physical health and make some adjustments to your diet and sleep routines.  Finally, look at the effects your environment.  Changes here can give big results, especially if it is something you do for several hours a day, like sit in front of a computer.

Dry eye disease is chronic and progressive.  It’s a disease just like high blood pressure, diabetes, or glaucoma.  It doesn’t just get better on its own.  Ignoring it won’t make it go away.   With writing this book my goal was to simplify a process to eliminate the dry eye drama from your daily life. I’d love to give you a free PDF copy of the book.  Click here to get your copy. 

CONCLUSION

It's been a great year for those of us with dry eyes.  We have more products and resources to use to get the relief we deserve.  Your eyes can feel more comfortable, see more clearly, and look great all day.  

If you'd like more help on steps you can take to alleviate the dry eye drama in your life, stay tuned for a webinar in January.  In this webinar we will cover the top 10 lifestyle habits that can make a huge difference in how your eyes are feeling.