Eye Conditions and Eye Health
In addition to providing effective treatments for wide ranging ocular conditions, OCuSOFT is dedicated to helping patients gain a complete understanding of ocular diseases.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome is a relatively common condition affecting people of all ages and genders. You might feel scratchiness, dryness, and irritation, or maybe you are finding it more difficult than ever to wear your contact lenses. Dry Eye Syndrome can be caused by your medication, smoking, diet, or climate fluctuations. Whatever the cause, only your eye care professional can know for sure if you suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome and, if so, recommend or prescribe the appropriate product or products for the most effective Dry Eye therapy.
Developing Dry Eye Solutions
If you have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Syndrome, you may be wondering where you can turn for the latest treatments. Thankfully, OCuSOFT has just the solution for you. We offer a wide array of innovative Dry Eye treatments, including our Tears Again line of products. Tears Again HYDRATE is the only prescription nutritional supplement on the market today that is specially formulated for Dry Eye therapy. Patients also appreciate our easy-to-swallow soft gel tablets. More information can be found at www.tearsagainhydrate.com.
Feel free to browse our online catalog of products to find the Dry Eye treatment that is right for you. Just be sure you discuss all options with your eye care professional before undertaking any form of Dry Eye therapy.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the eyelids. Virtually everyone will experience Blepharitis at some point in their lives. The most helpful way to prevent Blepharitis from occurring is ongoing ocular hygiene.
Blepharitis is seen most commonly in adults. Factors believed to contribute to Blepharitis include abnormalities in oil gland function and an alteration in bacterial colonies that normally live on the skin. Blepharitis is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another.
The following symptoms are common (Note: Symptoms may vary): itching,burning, scratchiness, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing crusty scaling around the eyelashes, especially upon waking. Your doctor can help definitively diagnose this condition by careful examination of the eyelid margins. In some instances, Dry Eye symptoms can be associated with blepharitis.
The mainstay of therapy is improved lid hygiene. This alone may enable you to control symptoms and prevent further complications.
Stages of Blepharitis
Stage 1 - No scaling
Stage 2 - Trace scaling and mucous
Stage 3 - Some scaling and trace mucous
Stage 4 - Marked scaling, pus, redness and lid edema
Cosmetic Allergies
The popularity of cosmetics is evidenced by the astounding number of make-up products on the market. While most women use these products without issue, others can experience troublesome allergic reactions. With its proximity to the eye, the use of mascara can present specific challenges, such as allergic reactions and/or infections around the eyelid, or of the eye itself. Symptoms can include redness, itching, swelling, and breakouts resembling hives. In very rare cases, vision loss may also occur.
When allergy symptoms present themselves, switching cosmetics may be the best solution. OCuSOFT products are specifically designed for those who have experienced irritation or allergic reactions from other cosmetic brands. Our products, like the many treatments for sensitive eyes we have developed, help prevent ocular conditions and promote long-term visual health. OCuSOFT Mascara for sensitive eyes does not contain thimerosal, a possible allergen common in cosmetics, and dries quickly to prevent flaking that can cause eyelid irritation.
OCuSOFT also offers an eye make-up remover that is non-irritating to the sensitive eye. This make-up virtually eliminates the side effects associated with solution mistakenly entering the eye. Together, OCuSOFT Sensitive Eyes Formula Mascara and OCuSOFT Eye Make-Up Remover, create effective and proven cosmetic treatments for sensitive eyes.
Ongoing Ocular Health
A daily hygiene regimen can help establish long-term ocular health. Regular hygiene helps relieve the symptoms of ocular diseases and conditions, and prevents them from occurring again.
Through regular cleansing and the use of ocular hygiene products, you can prevent the occurrence of Blepharitis and other ocular maladies.
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