Hey lovely! 😊 Thank you so much for being on youtube , your videos are amazing & life changing, I had an accident during lock down and suffered from dry eye as a result of my symptoms. I have been using the eye doctor hot & cold compresses that you have recommended! My eyes are getting there but it is time consuming & im still experiencing symptoms from time to time. Going to invest in one of these now! Thank you this is godsend!!!! Your a very inspirational lifesaver 🤩
Not sure that this option will be any better but I agree that having pressure on your eye is very uncomfortable. I have stuck to using a flannel or face cloth dipped in very warm water (add hot water often to keep temp high) and this has worked very well. It takes 15 minutes a day but worth the effort.
I just ordered one of these and hope it helps. Can you tell me if prescription dry eye drops simply don’t work for some people? i have tried Restasis, Xidra, Cequa and maybe more, but they do nothing for me and in fact, this last one i tried, Cequa, makes my eyes feel worse. They burn like crazy when I put it in! Have been using Bruder eye pack but like the idea that I can watch tv or work with this green hornet one. Thank you for your videos!! Very helpful!
@@marygwynn1303 Have you tried getting "IPL for dry eye" done? It works for most people but unless it's covered by health insurance it can be expensive.
I have been doing warm compresses for years and have found that the moist heat compress is more effective and doesn't dry out the delicate skin around the eyes. And as for the supposed advantage of being able to see at the same time you do the compress, why not just meditate or listen to some music with your eyes closed for the time required. Sooth the mind as well as your eyelids.
Agree. And just what I was thinking. It's the looking at screens etc that exacerbates Dry Eye. Give them a rest. Surely people have 15 minutes a day to just ponder or meditate.
Using Bruder for about 4 weeks now; it's helpful and I've cut back on eye drops by 3/4. I MAKE THE TIME FOR MY EYE MASK TWICE A DAY BECAUSE I'VE HAD EXTREME DRY EYES FOR OVER 20 YEARS. Restasis was a non starter.
I love hearing this! I had a patient during my residency where he did warm compresses 4x per day because he didnt like using eye drops. By Restasis being a "non starter" do you mean it didnt help you at all?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Correct. HOWEVER I may not have used it long enough [I saw your vid where you said it requires several months to be effective]. I was using eye drops so many times a day it wasn't even working and I've been spending a fortune on eye drops. Truth is, the eye doctor is fine, but they only give a printed suggestion on dealing with dry eyes [one of which was using a Bruder eye mask~which I ignored}. I got more usable information from your video than I EVER got from the eye doctor, who simply doesn't have the time. Which is UNFORTUNATE because I live in high desert and sun is really unforgiving on blue eyed people. So thank you for that. I went on line and bought it direct from the company and it arrived quickly.
For someone who has glaucoma as well as dry eye, I needed to find a treatment that doesn't press on the eyeball. This, so far, is the only one I've found. The people at Tear Restore confirmed my question to them about this.
You look like Robin in that mask 😄 I have dry eyes due to rheumatoid arthritis and my optometrist just said to use liquid tears drops. I like The idea of using warm compresses before I fall asleep at night. Will look into the mask too, hope they have pink!
I do warm eye compress for awhile, then I get sick of heating it up, it gets cold too soon, generally a pain, so I stop it until I watch something like your video and remember how important it is for my MGD. So now I’ll start it up again.
I've been using the massaging eye compress with the heat and you can change different modes and even have vibration and heat! I love it but this one does look neat. I normally use it before bed though so it actually helps me fall asleep. My dad has one as well and loves it too! I paid around $60 for mine and it does work wonders. I have my own business and I'm at home so I can take a break and run it around my eyes when it's needed so it could make sense for a person who is busy during the day and doesn't remember to use it before bed. I have been finding that fixing my stomach sensitivity issues with gut restoration has given me a large quality of life increase with my eyes. I'm using devices I hadn't been able to in quite some time without the eye strain. I try to always work from the inside out. Thanks for the great review!
I use a similar vibrating warm compress at nighttime before bed as well (I think that one gets a little warmer too) but yes the eyes open feature is really where this one helps out. I also agree with the inside out method, I used to have bad eczema until I changed my diet.
Could you tell me which compress are you using? Is it for a certain condition? I’m currently on Xiidra. My eyes are so dry I’ll try almost anything. Thanks!
@@lisacobb7525 No. My ophthalmologist recommended me start using one as I was at about 50% of my natural moisture and he said if it dips to zero it would be very difficult to restore. I searched online back in the summer and bought the Renpho eye massager. They have a new version with remote now since I purchased it and you can choose through different modes and even play music via bluetooth. I like the sleep mode for 15 minutes personally and it has been a huge quality of life improvement as I can more productive with less eye strain and headaches. Best of luck!
@@InfiniteTranscendence Thanks for letting me know. I’ll ask my dr about all the ones I’ve found on line including yours & see what he recommends. Thanks!
If you ordered it. Did it work for you? How long have you used it for? Are they warm enough? I'm thinking on ordering it as well but I don't live in the U.S. and if it doesn't work No Return allowed. 😔. Thank you
@@t.6076 I’ve used it for about 9 months. I use them in the morning for 10 minutes. I don’t use it by itself as I like the feeling of a warm&wet compress. I have washcloth mitts and I put one inside the moistened washcloth then put the mask over to hold it in place! It does get warm enough and they are easy to use and reset! I have the pack of 3.
I'm doing the microwave warm compress. However because I'm so busy I can't seem to find the time to do it as often as I should because I have to close my eyes. Plus when I use it, it doesn't stay hot long enough. Having a heated mask with eye holes is genius.
One of the issues with moist hear compress is that you need access to a microwave all the time. If you travel, that isn't always possible. This system enables someone to travel and still treat the meibomian glands. So, it can promote compliance through convenience. The downside is the need to "reset" the packs, because a traveller will still need access to things that allow for water to boil, etc.
I love this for traveling- great for using in hotels! The teapot travels well too. At home, I use my Manta- I like the microwaveable Manta- it has beads like the Optase, but is not actually compressing on the eye and I so appreciate that. Please review the Manta heated and cooling mask!!
Joey! That broll shot of you wearing the eye mask while working and replying to RU-vid comments = priceless! Lol... Made me laugh. Like batman! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤩🤩🤩 Great stuff! Ty.
I’ve just was diagnosed with dry eye...glad to have found your videos. I will be starting on Dupixent and one of the side affects is dry eye, I’m trying to stay on top of. Thanks for your suggestions!
Wow that's a nice thing to use👍btw i'm an optometrist in India, just passed out😁and I really find your videos very useful and easy to understand each and everything So thank you so much sir..
I take advantage of having to be still and and with my eyes closed: I practice some meditation or breathing exercises! Those 10-15 minutes are not "lost time", they make me more productive the rest of the day.
Thanks. I’ve been thinking of trying this one out. I’m currently using the Manta. I have punctal plugs. My eyes have been so dry ever since I had bilateral facial nerve compression during a surgery a few years ago. Compresses are life.
It is one of the best channels for eye health. So much useful information is there about eye health. Dr allen u have elaborated lasik in one of your video extensively. Beside lasik i m also considering prk as one of the option for my surgery. Can u plz make a video on prk. I can wait for healing process but it should be 100 percent healing as in lasik the flap can fall out as stated in one of your video. Request for your consideration plz.
Hi Dr Allen, if I'd like to use warm compress and lubricant eye drops together, which one should I use first? Also, is there any long term side effect for using lubricant eye drops? Thanks in advance.
@@JacobJacobson88 my eye dr. Instructed me to use the side of a q tip to really push on the top and bottom eyelid separately of course similar to dr jakes instruction video...I feel and see the release of oil gland into my eyes..I need a lot less eye drops throughout the day (do pushing after warm compress 2 times daily)
I did warm compresses for a short time. Bruder moist heat eye compress. I don’t use it as much as I should. The reason is, I don’t know if it should be that warm, I’m worried about my corneas. Not that I have ever had cornea problems but have had 4 detached retinas (2 in each eye) so I’m always nervous about my eyes. I’m sure it’s normal but when I take the mask off my vision is blurry for over 1/2 hour. Make me nervous. Same when I have migraines and use ice packs. Eye surgeon said it’s normal because I’m numbing my corneas. Still scares me. Can’t really do it just before bed because I have to microwave it, then it’s too hot or too cold, have to reheat. Have to put Xiifra drops in right before bed. Might actually change back to Restasis. I think it worked better. Lately they have been really dry. Trying to go wheat & gluten free. Maybe it making it worse? I don’t know. Have to have cataract surgery in the next couple of years. Super nervous because of my retinas (full buckles on each). I’m a mess.
Thanks for sharing lisa! If I was in your shoes I would be pretty cautious too. I hope the change of diet helps you. I have never done the gluten or wheat free but I know it helps a lot of people.
Once more of the glands start to atrophy and your Dry Eye gets worse then I'm sure you will have no problem remembering. Doing it everyday helps keep the glands active and healthy.
I don't always like to have to quit reading a good book or program because my eyes get dry and sore. I get Spa Solutions hot/cold (microwavable/freezable), gel bead masks from TJMaxx. Great price!
Thanks for the information! Does this mask produce dry or moist heat? Also, in your experience, does it seem to be as effective as a microwavable compress like the Bruder?
I am a recycling buff, so what does one do with this after the ninety times usage Great video I would like to know what mask you use during the night This is when my eyes are at their worse Difficulty sleeping and discomfort that keeps me awake The gel (systane) does not last throughout the night for me Thank You
Doctor Eye Health can you do a video on IPL for dry eyes? Someone suggested it in the comments below and I am not familiar with it. Would love to learn about it!
I heard that one advantage of this is because your eyeball is not getting direct heat, there is less chance to reshape the cornea so it reduces or eliminates the chance of complications from that. Is that true?
Thanks a lot doctor, your videos are awesome! I wanted to get ur suggestion please, I have -4.0 myopia in both eyes and I’m frustrated with glasses. But I even have Floaters in both my eyes, so is it safe for me to go for LASIK? Or what’s the better option? Thanks
Hi I’m a student and have been getting dry eyes I’m doing a IT course and I play games I also have to wear a mask about 4 hrs every day because of my work could this be a build up causing dry eye, eye drops help and so do heat Masks
Thanks doctor. The product look very interesting but seem very pricey. Would you recommend the RENPHO EYE MASSAGER ? Is it safe for the eye? I been using for a month. Thanks u
Out of interest could you clarify that there is no blurred vision whilst or after use? That is something quite normal for me after using a warm wash cloth with closed eyes. I really appreciate your interesting videos. Btw I have Sjogren's Syndome and live in Australia.
Hey Caz! Thanks for watching and I really appreciate you and your question. I don't notice too much blurred vision afterword but I can feel my eyes are not as dry or burning. (much the blurred vision experienced with other methods comes from the hear and pressure on the cornea.
I think also a downside of this particular product is that you can't wear your glasses. I haven't bought or worn contacts in years because of my dry eyes... kinda defeats the purpose of having my eyes open.
Very good point, I have been able to get my glasses to sort...of stay on. Because there is a minor nose shape to the mask, but you are right, the glasses don't fit too well. (I wonder if they can make a future design where they will work)
Sounds interesting. I have thyroid eye disease. Do u think it might help? Maybe one day u can do a video on that. I use several regular compresses per day. I might try this.
I have the ultimate dry eye because I have a bit of a meibomian gland dysfunction and then I got Lasik! Is it also recommended to use warm compresses in that case?
Warm compresses work great for MGD in any case, but with lasik, the cornea is more thin and pressure and heat to the cornea may make the corneal surface warp easier (although transient) and will blur the vision. Perhaps Lipiflow or ilux may be good to look into.
@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you for all good advices. I got PRK 14 months ago and i was diagnosed with dry eye and blepharitis after that. My cornea thickness is 390 micron right now. I keep doing warm compresses 10 minutes 1 time per day. Should i stop it? Or is it safe to use carefully? (Tempeture: 45, timing, not pressure doing massage etc)
What lense would you recommend for -0.25 + 2.50 101 -0.50 +2.50 75 in a oakley marshal frame. My options are poly,trivex and 1.67. Thanks for any input
What made you choose this career? I’m only asking because I am exploring my interests because I still don’t know what career path to take. I found your channel and I feel as it is something I may enjoy.
Hello YT, I'm myopic (working a lot with my computer, reading books etc. but I wonder why only one eye (my left one) is constantly exhausted, but my right one is completely fine. Someone had this problem? Can you fix it? because my eye sight on my left one gets worse.. and the constant pressure and tearing up is annoying and prevents me from giving my work 100%
@@grantadamson3478 I hear ya, I’ve suffered debilitating dry eyes for quite some time now and the heat offers immense relief. I just thought I read somewhere that it isn’t ideal for the health of the eye long term.
I can't seem to find them in the UK. I do have a blephasteam device, though. Those things seem to be more expensive than the replacements. I'd like to know more in terms of efficiency between the two.
I just got the Tear Restore Thermal Mask, but it doesn't seem to get the heat close enough to my lower eyelids to help. I will keep trying, but so far, my microwavable mask works much better. Also, it gets really hot (125 degrees-we measured), and I'm concerned about burning my eyes. Is that a concern with this mask?
For that first eye heating compress, is this harmful chemical if the compress leaks? I have been avoiding to do warm compress with towel because it doesn’t seem hygienic. I would try this compress if it works and the inside chemical is safe.
Great question! The solution inside the heat packs is non-toxic food grade sodium acetate, so there are no worries about a leaking pack. Hope the TearRestore Mask helps you find relief!
Do you know any electric powered eye masks that work?The microwave ones are at first too hot, have to wait, then cool off in about 5 minutes. They also press hard on eye.
Oh wow that is tough to hear. The challenge is that if you don't know if your main cause for the tearing is evaporative dry eye or Meibomian gland dysfunction then it may not work well for you.
@@DoctorEyeHealth yes these things scare me because docters here in villages are not that good, thry do not explain what's wrong. They just provide pills and tell us to eat em. As an artist I'm worried for my eye health but using a good pair of goggles is all I can do right now sadly.
Doctor I have dry eyes and one day I didn't put eye drops in right away. But when I did put eye drops in my eyes bubbled up like a balloon It took couple of days for it to go down, why did that happen?
Found your channel about 4 weeks ago.. Thank you ! I haven´t found any useful information i Sweden over the years. about dry eyes. FINELY i have got a clue whats happening in my eye and how to prevent after 10 years of misary with mix eyeproblem similar to yours. I have done warm eyelid massage every evening for about 3,5 weeks but still can´t get rid of blocked memb.gland like yours in the video 4:50.( How to get rid of a stye 2019) How did you take care of your ?
Thank you!!! So happy you found the channel! I have been managing my MGD mostly by warm compresses and also using the NuLids device but I have also had the Lipiflow and iLux done on my lids. But I will but honest, I still struggle with it and that is why I do warm compresses twice a day.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thx for respond so fast, I have to try and step it up 2 times a day, useing a linen wheat cushion I¨ve purchased long time ago, not finding a something like a Brudermask, yet. :) I was interested in the eyedrops you tlked about like the Refresh optive omega 3 drops ( and others) but sadley they would cost 40 usd to ship to Sweden. Sometimes it's easy to find info online but sometimes you not finding anything :).
I'm having issues with toric contact lenses. Reading from my laptop feels not sharp like my eyes aren't focussing correctly despite the eye doctor suggesting that my prescription is correct
I guess moist heat is not necessary, then?? Unless this new device somehow involves moistening the heat from the gel pacs. I use Oasis and find it terrific, especially because it is moist heat.
IMO, the Tranquileyes with quick heating, reusable moist heat packs can't be beat. And they don't require a microwave. Nothing soothes my MGD and dry eyes better.
Now I’m confused by my ophthalmologist’s recommendation to use a warm wash cloth as a compress once a day for TWO minutes to “melt the oil” in my glands to relieve dry eye, and thus my headaches. I’ve not been diagnosed with this Meibomiam gland dysfunction that you discuss (nor did he mention it), but I don’t see any solidified oils when I pull down my eyelid. Am I wasting my time with this dumb warm washcloth activity? Thanks for your video.
Tough to say, all the research I have read shows you need about 40 degree C at a minimum for about 10-15 minutes to get results. The wash cloth method is pretty old school and unfortunately doesn't do much in my opinion, but warm compresses in general can help with meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis as well.
I have been seeing an Ophthalmologist for many years and he never examined my eyelids for MGD until I developed severe symptoms. They just don't appear to look for it and then often their advice is wrong. Mine also recommended a warm was cloth for two minutes and that did nothing. I did my own research and as this Doctor has advised, you need 15 minutes at around 40 degree C to melt the oil and get it to a stage that it is less viscous. I still use the warm cloth folded so that it retains the heat. I used to test the temp with one of those laser temperature guns to ensure the temp was at 40 or thereabouts. I have a jug of hot water nearby and pour some fresh hot water into the large pot I use to keep it at a constant temp. You quickly get familiar with what temp is required so that testing is no longer required. It works well for me and the massage after each session appears to be working. But I also get IPL for dry eye done every few months. Good luck.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I ordered the Bruder compress on Amazon, and it’s awesome. Twenty-two seconds in my microwave - retains heat for a long time. Doing 10-15 mins as you suggest. Thanks again.
The pineapple should be quite yellow, and not green, and have no soft mushy spots or dark spots on it. Twist the top off, cut both ends off not too thick, cut down through the ends, cut again down through the two halves, you now have 4 quarters. Cut into the core at 45's on all 4 pieces and remove, you'll have 4 rectangle pieces 1/2" X 5" roughly or 12mm X 10cm. These are quite woody in texture, so i cut them up in small cubes and add them to my smoothies. Now, hold one quarter in the palm of your hand, using a long thin knife cut up away from the rind about 1/2'' or 12mm to the center of the quartered piece, turn the quarter around 180 degrees and do the same, the pineapple is now removed from the rind. If you notice any rind conical on the pineapple, you've cut to close to the rine, cut further away from the rind. At this point you can take a rigid tablespoon and scrape the rind clean and have nice crushed looking pineapple. Repeate on the other three quarters, the ends can also be scraped clean using the tablespoon method. HOWEVER, most of the nutrition is in the rind and stem so juciing is really the way to go. There are recipes for using the pineapple rind if you don't want to juice them.
Hi Doc,Alan My eye is very sensitive to light .. it hurts a lot when I look at anything reflecting alot of light My glasses have a blue liar to solve the broblem but sometimes it doesn't work and my eye hurts What should I do and what medicine do you advice
A couple of things, First, some type of tinted glasses (as you kind of already done with the blue light lenses ) but also consider a frame where a sunglasses lens can clip onto the regular frame. You could also consider Oasys Transitions contacts (might help a little) as these lenses block about 15% light even when clear indoors. If looking into prescription lenses, consider Transitions Xtra Active as they remain slightly dark even indoors and get VERY dark outside. (maybe look into fit over rose colord glasses offered by Axon optics or Theraspecs)
I tried this system and found it to be not useful at all. There are three main problems: 1. The chemicals of the plastic caused my eyelids to swell, which actually makes the oil glands clog up even worse. For me the swelling lasted 24 hours a day and I had to stop using the mask. 2. The gel packs put out very good heat, but barely even for 10 minutes, if you're lucky. One of the gel packs I had put out good heat for only about four minutes. That's essentially useless since the lids need to be heated for about 15 minutes to be useful. 3. At least for me, this mask is actually not comfortable to wear. Even though you can keep your eyes open, they will rub on the gel packs, which is very annoying. The gel packs become hard with an uneven surface while using them and that puts uneven pressure all around the eyes. Also this mask system is of no use while travelling because you typically have no way to boil the gel packs after use. So all in all I had to abandon this mask after one week of trying it. It's a good idea in theory, but I found it to be of no practical use.
Do you know of cases where the Glaucoma invasive surgeries didn't work (in my case due to a genetic connective tissue. disease which causes build-up of collagen that blocks the little tubes), the needling to re-opening didn't work, the laser for drainage wasn't an option due to lack of pigment, the eye drops (every single one of the market) stopped working and now there's only the cyclodiode laser left which only have a success rate of 50-60% (prob lower in my case) and it's not going to work right away (if ever) and most likely not for long. I'm 36 but am on all 4 combi drops right now as I await laser and cannot get straight answers of whether I'm about to have to consider glass eyes if the pressures aren't going down and the pain cant be managed. The pressure is 29-30 on both eyes even with shunts, drains, all drops and everything tried. Future inventions of new treatments for putting in drains of any kind won't help me as they will also become blocked due to my collagen build up from my connective tissue disease. I'm the only case my hospital (and country) has and they just don't think they can do much for me other than removing the eyes eventually. I currently have only very little nerve damage so it's the pain from the high pressure that reminds me that every day I'm getting a tiny bit more damage.
Hey Wirina, Thanks for sharing your story. I am very sad to hear that you are having such struggles with this. It sounds like your doctors really have tried everything or are at least trying. The only newer treatment I know of is still in development (the brown glaucoma implant - Unless they changed the name since the other year). I really hope it doesn't come to the glass eye option. I can only imagine how defeated you and your doctors must feel...Are you doing alright?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you. No Im not really. Im losing my career, independence and ability to live a full life and will most likely experience increased pain. 15 months ago i lived nearly a normal life with eye drops. My last option is to stop my hypothyroidism meds and hope it will cause fatal cardiac disease before losing all vision.
There are researchers looking into Molecular treatments for a range of issues. David Sinclair is one of them. Surely in the coming years there will be more treatments that will work for you and in particular the collagen build up. I surely hope so and that you find a treatment that works.
