Rebecca Petris
How do you choose an eyelid cleanser?
Choices, choices I wrote awhile back about the need to move past baby shampoo. While diluted baby shampoo can effectively treat some forms of blepharitis, it can also cause new problems for the tear film and the scientific consensus (ref. TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report, 2017) is that eyelid hygiene products developed specifically for this purpose are a better way to go. So in the past 10 years or so, the market has been flooded with one "lid scrub" product after another. It's good to have choices, of course, because different things work for different people, but it's...
Rebecca Petris
Scleral lens users, we're here for you :)
Are you a new scleral lens user? There are an awful lot of new scleral lens users right now, many of whom are scrambling for information, tips, products, and people who understand! As I'm sure you're finding, scleral lenses are completely different animals than any other kind of contact lens! If you're struggling, don't worry! It's a process, for sure, and you may find you have to do some research and some advocating to get through it, but you'll get there! And we're here to help. Welcome, from an old scleral lens user! My name is Rebecca. I've been wearing...
Rebecca Petris
Dry Eye Happy Hour
WHO: Current and former staff. Dry eye patients, doctors, and sympathizers.
WHAT: Brainstorming session about all things dry eye... dry eye shop, dry eye foundation, dry eye zone, dry eye whatever....
WHERE: Dry eye headquarters... 20720 State Highway 305 NE, Suite 2A, Poulsbo, WA 98370. We're in the little business park on highway 305 between Bond road and Central Market... two doors down from Kitsap Crossfit.
WHEN: Every Tuesday evening at 5pm.
WHY: It's idea time! Dry eye disease stinks. We love getting creative to find ways to make things better for everyone and brighten lives along the way!
Rebecca Petris
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