The Importance of Home Lid Hygiene

Healthy habits form the foundation for a healthy life! For our patients showing signs of Ocular Surface Disease, or noticing symptoms of Dry Eye, home lid hygiene is the first course of action. Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye are caused by inflammation. Keeping the eyelid margins clean and preventing buildup or blockage of oil glands is crucial to reducing inflammation and promoting the eye’s natural processes. Not only is regular cleansing with an eye-safe formula important, but habits like hydration, avoiding smoke, and always washing eye makeup off promptly are other examples of practices that optimize eye health.

Below is a printable PDF of the Home Therapy Instructions we give to all of our patients. If you are interested in any of the products listed below, please visit our Dry Eye Rescue / Our Products page to see our recommended brands and visit the Dry Eye Rescue site where you will receive 10% off your online order. Our recommended products are also available in our office!

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