It's a part of my bedtime routine! I take my melatonin, put on the warm compress, and listen to a short 10-15 min podcast. I rarely forget anymore since it's so helpful to getting me asleep faster lol
EXCELLENT video and something I have had questions about for a while now, but you gotta warn a brother before you show the oils being squeezed out like that
I often tell patients, if they don't want to buy anything, just put uncooked rice into a clean sock and put that into the microwave. It holds heat very well. Just be careful with the temperature. And the rice should be changed out periodically.
I've since bought a Bruder mask, but I still think that using socks with rice was the most effective compress I have used. It's not the most convenient though because you have to hold them to your eyes, so I stick with the mask.
Stop eating sugar and refined carbs, sort your liver out and take therapeutic vit B1 doses. That discovery has been life-changing for my dry eye issues.
The best way to express the eye is after a warm compress is by instilling eye drops of a better quality such as Hi -lo or I-Drop brand. It allows you to massage downward to a slippery eye lid and gently run your finger down the eye lid with out the skin resistance of tugging and sticking.
He said something about blinking causing a squeezing reaction in a different video. I DO know that resting the eye is great, as well. I’d say make it two minutes and do both! 😊🤗♥️
I suffer from MGD and the warm compress was the cure (I use an electrically powered one from amazon and it does the trick just fine). Having suffered from flare ups of very sore and swollen blocked glands (where most people thought I had an infection or stye) this was an incredible break through and help. I do it every day for 30 mins straight whilst I meditate and it keeps the glands clear but if I miss it for a week or so the glands block up again so it highlights the importance of staying consistent with it. I do suffer from dry eyes still, especially in the winter, so I'm continuously working on that, but delighted that I don't get the huge swollen glands now. P.S before I discovered the root cause by investigating myself I went to an optician and doctor multiple times and they were little to no use. In a nutshell, they said 'you have to live with it'. Don't lose hope people and research these problems yourself too.
@@Merlady I use Hammacher Schlemmer plug-in Ideal Temperature Dry Eye Mask. Brookstone has an identical one. It’s $100 but worth it. It’s so convenient because I keep it next to my bed so I can do it right when I wake up before I get out of bed.
@@leslytorresvalladares2410 I use Hammacher Schlemmer plug-in Ideal Temperature Dry Eye Mask. Brookstone has an identical one. It’s $100 but worth it. It’s so convenient because I keep it next to my bed so I can do it right when I wake up before I get out of bed.
I might be different but i find a warm shower works best for me. I get the temp just spot on, i tilt my head into the water, the warm water rinses my eyes lashes and the steam and heat from the water, warms my eyes. Also with the water it massages my eye lids. Once im out i softly pat my eyes and then wipe with a blepharitis wipe and im good to go for the day. My tears have improved tremendously and my eye dr never thought of it b4.
Interesting. I’ve noticed my eyes feel better after a shower too. Ive assumed that it was mainly the eyes getting moisture on them but I will try this approach now. Do you just take the heat up to a comfortable warmth or where it’s getting a little hot? I haven’t done the lid wiped to any degree yet. Thanks
Hi Doctor, thank you so much for all of your info, really helpful! My mom has very high pressure in her eyes even she uses the drop that her doctor prescribed. Can you PLEASE make a video about high pressure in eyes? Thank you so much
After trying lots of options to get rid of a stye for over a week, I finally went to the doctor. He prescribed Clorsig, but also said a warm compress would be a good option. What he didn’t explain was how to do that. I naturally used a warm wet washcloth. Thank you for explaining that isn’t the best option. I have no idea why your video popped up on my feed other than my phone has been ‘listening’ to me, which is scary. I didn’t google anything about my eyes recently. Hmmm…
Hi doctor! i am suffering from acne rosacea and ocular rosacea at the same time! ( dry eye, blepharitis and MGD). my dermatologist said that heat compress can make things worse for my condition and to stop it. Just wondering if you could do a video on ocular rosacea. i find your videos very helpful!👍
I took tetracycline for one year, it worked only for eyes. For skin, it did nothing. What worked for skin: change of diet (read Jessie Inchasupé's book !) and check of food intolerances (cow milk for me ) and no rosacea AT ALL while i was suffering a stage 3...
This is pretty late but I found anti inflammatory foods and oils like turmeric cod liver oil etc are helpful for me personally taking spearmint helped a lot. Spearmint is only recommended for females not males tho.
I already see better. I use to exepwrience blurry everyday. But now i difinitely do warm compress. Significant change after a 3 min. Warm compress. Thank you good doctor. 😃
@DoctorEyeHealth. I have a microwavable mask that holds beads, it seems to work well. My question is, how do I determine what temperature it is after microwaving. I don't apply it if it is too hot to my wrist, but don't know how accurate that is. Can you help me figure it out please? Or anyone else??
I hate doing citation, so I just wanna say I appreciate you putting citation in your video. I’m trying to figure out if I do eye drops before or after the compress.
Happy to help Josh! It will be cool to watch you on your journey! Maybe if schools start allowing guest speakers I can come give a lecture and we can collab on something.
As kids for any eye redness type of symptoms, we were made to do warm water compresses with a little Boric Powder in it, using cotton wool balls… two to three days would fix it.
Interesting! Boric acid is sometimes included in some eye drops. However, I also know what boric acid can do to plants and how it cleans clothes like crazy...weird stuff.
But what is causing dry eyes we should ask ourselves and how can we stop this?. . For me the dry eyes was gluten, processed food and artificial drinks that inflame the entire body and the organs but we don´t see it. I did have dry eyes and fibromyalgia and then the most severe kind name Cecelia decease that i could hardly walk. I change to a natural diet with different types of legumes, potatoes, chicken, mackerel salads with olive oil and lemon. I also consume hot chilly as they are anti inflammatory , anti depressant and kill destroy the e coli bacteria that cause ulcer and finally cancer. I cut sugar as is only a chemical compound that so much damage is doing to humans.
Hi Eye Doctor! I love your channel!! I had my chalazion surgery, said I have 3 chalazions on my upper eyelid and 1 at the bottom. They told me to do my warm compress and am getting my Doxycycline Monohydrate pills today. I wanted to asks is it normal for my eye to be red, swollen, and draining greenish oily stuff from my eye? I wake up with my eye sticky with greenish stuff hard to open my eye. Should I keep doing the warm compress? O~O
Hey thank you for asking and for your lovely comment. I am not sure how long after this is all happening post surgery. But whenever the eye is red, swollen and is associated with discharge, It is going to be important to talk to your doctor. There could be a risk for infection (although Doxycycline is an antibiotic it is often prescribed below the antibiotic threshold for chalazions for it's antiinflammatory effects). Typically warm compresses help, but I would give your doctor a call to confirm what they think is best for you in your case. Hope this helps.
@4:40 Did you ever try putting a middle finger at the outer eyelid junction and gently pulling towards the rear of the skull or slightly up and rearward? This works far better for me in releasing m gland oil and places far less pressure on the eye. You are in essence putting linear pressure on both lids at the same time and so is not only more effective at releasing oil but less time consuming. My doctor never told me this and so I'd rather follow my own proper instructions as my methods have offered better results than any eye doctor's help.
I do mine in my shower every night, but I can't stay in the shower for 30 mins...:-). I've been doing it for several months now, and it's great, I don't have to pull my lids open every morning. I used the type of compress with dry heat, and wound up with a huge headache around my sinus'. The wash cloth works for me now. Thanks for all of your good info.
@@MercNov2011 I just watched a video warning that the preservatives in baby shampoo can be slightly damaging over time. I'm now using plain Castile soap (Dr Bronners)
I'm surprised not more optometrists suggest using warm compresses as a form of treatment to help dry eyes. Here in the UK I was always told to use eyedrops to help and that was the only form of treatment to help with managing dry eyes. But then I was also conscious of using artificial tears to help manage it, rather than help my body produce more of it in this way. Have been suffering with dry eyes for the past year or so and I"m glad I found this channel so I can finally find some better to help treat my eyes!
Good question! - if the compress puts too much pressure on the eye it could raise the IOP for a bit. I do not know by how much as I have not seen a study on it. But I know many other things can increase the Eye pressure, such as putting your head down (like yoga). The compress would not influence a cataract at all.
Hello Doctor .I love listening to you, your talk is very clearly and understanding. my question is, I had a Cataract surgery done last year and, I have a Lenses , after that I have a dry eyes ,can I do warm compresses? Thank you for your Time
What was the problem where it looks like cream cheese being squeezed out of your glands? What causes cataracts? My doc says I need surgery. Is there a natural way to get rid of them? Also, I have horrible dry eyes! Thanks for this videos.
The cream cheese is bad Meibomian Gland dysfunction. Thats what it looks like when the oils int he glands are clogged up. Cataracts can be caused by several things (such as truama, medications, systemic diseases) but mostly from age and sunlight exposure. No real way to get rid of them naturally, but people can slow them down or prevent them by eating a more vegetarian based diet and wearing sunglasses when int he sun. Here is an old video I did on cataracts (sorry if the music is too loud lol ruclips.net/video/eijaWi3lEF4/видео.html
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks Doc! The pics the doctor showed me ...showed almost all my glands are dead. Should I spend that large amount of money to try to get the last 2, or so, to work?
Hi! i have ocular rosacea ( dry eye, blepharitis and MGD are my symptoms). I had my first IPL and will be going for more. I was told heat compress can make things worse for my condition and to stop it during IPL. Is it smart to stop it? I feel like i felt better with compress! My doctor said that is a temporary relief feeling. Just wondering if you could do a video on ocular rosacea. i find your videos very helpful!
hey thanks for sharing this! Yes, there are some mixed views on warm compresses and rosacea. Funny enough I did a video on ocular rosacea last year but my computer crashed and lost the video. Will need to reshoot that and get one out! Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you for these tips. I definitely need to do the warm compresses daily instead of only occasionally as I'm doing now. I find setting my phone to an alarm for my eye drops (for eye pressure) helps me remember to use them so I will do the same with the compress. I have the Bruder eye compress and I really like it
Sir when I see sky and white background I see thousands of dots moving . And I don't have vision snow but I see eye static when closing one eyes if I blink it goes. I have dry eye to sir please say me what is the problem with my eye. Before 3 months I saw an doctor and he said I just have an dry eye but please help now I have these problems too. As an class 12 student it is very difficult and anxious for me🙏 .
The Sky and white background dots could be anything from eye floaters to the blue field entoptic phenomenon. Happy to hear you saw the doctor and they didn't find anything serious. Usually, these visuals phenomenon may be annoying but are not a health concern for the eye. Either way, if your vision continues to change, then best reach back out to your local eye doc. Are you doing anything for the dryness?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you sir. I am taking dry eye drops and gel. This blue light entopic phenomenon always makes me anxious cause all my school is painted white and I see that everywhere every time.
Hmmm. Well corneal erosions are a whole different story. Ideally the corneal erosion is treated and is less likely to re-occur. But if dry eye also plays a role, the warm compress may help with the dry eye, however, I would be concerned if too much heat and pressure would warp the cornea and cause an increased risk of erosion. What has your doctor said?
Hi doctor , how many times in a day need to do warm compress? I am using thermalon dry eye compress keeping 20 seconds in microwave and using for 10 min. Do I need to put lubricant drops after compress?
Hi Doctor. I really like your videos - helpful and easy to understand. Is there a way to contact you directly about a vision I am having (it involves computer vision syndrome and I am working with a top tier optometrist on vision correction ). I am becoming frustrated and could use some expert advice! Let me know, thanks! - Mark
I have a Honest Question Doctor: I have been suffering from Left eye dryness and itchiness for 13 years, I have seen many doctors, applied eye ointments and drops, tried home remedies....nothing works....still the pain and ichiness. Doctors say there is absolutely nothing wrong with my eyes but I still feel the uncomfortableness in my Left eye....Do you really feel that there is a Permanent solution to my problem or should I just accept the pain and itchiness for life. Please do answer my question realistically. Thank you 🙏
Thanks Rahuul (cool name btw). That can be a tough scenario. If it is just 1 eye that seems to always be the problem, it makes me wonder what could be irritating it. Like if someone always sleeps on that side. Or if there was trauma or something that would explain the unilateral aspect of the symptoms. I like to give your doctors the benefit of the doubt, but i wonder has anything helped??? Otherwise I wonder how you would react to stronger medications or even specialty contact lenses. I never like to give up on people - but some people do suffer from chronic pain and even phantom pain issues. Perhaps it could be nerve related. Either way, I hope you can find a specialist in your area who can work with you and approach it with some level of curiosity, because that will probably be the only way to figure out what is going on. Wish you the best.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you so much for such a fulfilling reply. I m based in Toronto, Canada. Is there a way for Canadians to access your in person services?
Please could you give similar items to these that are available in the uk when you have time? I use the Optase moist bead mask which is the same or very similar to one of the ones you use. But I can’t seem to find anything like the tranquil eyes. I’ve also looked at the usb ones, but there are so many to choose from it’s difficult to know which brands are okay and not too hot or cold.
I have recently used tap water at the "right" temperature and have it run over my eye area, keeping my eye gently closed. Much more effective than using a cloth that cools quickly. The water is obviously moist heat, too, haha :) Thanks for your tips.
I got dry eye and issues after starting accutane 6 months after LASIK. I got one of the electric eye mask heaters. How can I be sure it doesn’t get too hot and is effective? It has high, medium, low and sometimes can wear them for long.
As someone with ADD: try for 5 minutes. It’s going to be so much easier to keep up with, and 80% over a long period is better than 15 mins for a few days
doc... what do u suggest though, if one has ocular roscaea. (and facial too in my case) .. where heat is bad for face and eyelids as such and yet Dry eye and MGD is still bad and very problematic for many of us folks... do cool compresses have any affect ?
You know if you gently massage you eyelids with you finger it will stimulate the glands in your eyes and naturally add oil to your eyes instead of spending money for all the compresses and everything else you eye drs can come up with
Hello doctor sometimes i see sparks that drift like floaters in my field of vision and vanishes after 5 to 10 seconds can you tell me why this happens and it is dangerous or not.I already have floaters in eyes
Question: I was about to buy some product that I can connect via USB for Warm Compress, but I saw you talking about Corneal Deformity and got very worried. Is it really a risk for that? Or you really need to put it at very high temperatures for that to happen? Not sure if I am buying that product for now. Having Dry Eye and some mild level of Blepharitis and use Eye Drops as well as some cream to clean the area every day.
Usually itchy eyelids are related to allergies and/or blepharitis. Here are two videos to look at, but I also encourage you to see your local eye care provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment. ruclips.net/video/auhhD64BH18/видео.html ruclips.net/video/V2278W_bni8/видео.html
@DoctorEyeHealth, does meiobium gland dysfunction correlate with bleach laundry and cleaning use by any chance? I wonder about that with all the powerful vapors.
Hi Doctor., May i know that after IOL surgery ( L/A) can get as usual normal diet ? If taking solid diet any iffect lence position? Thanks. Expecting your reply.
Not sure if this is a fix for that, but I just read that dehydration can cause a sunken, dark, or hallowness under the eye. I have a sunken look to my eyes and I don't drink water regularly. I did just start trying to drink more water daily.
@@phoenixinflight1608 Definitely dehydration is one of the factor. I can't drink a lot of water as i get easily full by doing so🤭 plus i go back and forth at the restroom to pee which I don't like😅 But being hydrated is really a must💯
I developed dry eyes after cataract surgery, or so it would seem. And have had problems with blurry vision from it as well. Most recently my doctor says I have posterior vitreous detachment, are the 2 related? Would it not be a good idea to use the warm compresses because of the added issue?
I got detached retinas after both of my cataract surgeries. It may or may not be related but I was told that there is a higher chance of detached retinta after cataract surgery. I had to have vetrectromy surgery on both eyes. At different times of course. With a band. . It is a hard recovery. All the best to you. Hope you don't have to go through what I did.
I just got a total Detachment of Retina on my eye within 2 days after Cataract Surgery. Was even blind. The Surgeon went on vacation after all this. I would have gone permanently blind if an Emergency Retina Surgery was not performed. Now the vision is much worse than before the Cataract Surgery. It was only mild cataract which I could see perfectly well.
compressing the eye inwards COULD BE what's drying the eyes and pushing the fluid that's inside of it out leaving it dry! and espcially with a warm pads that will just be worse because the the warmth will cause more evaporation what i would do to restore that hydration in my eyes if they needed it is to suck my eyes out with a suction cup very very extremely gently ( as there is a pressure in the eyes you dont want to mess with ) because thats the problem with humans anatomy ,, our eyes are structured in our heads in such a way that they can only be pushed inwards when we rub our eyes with our fingers and there is absolutely no action that will pull and " fluff " they eyeball out the second thing that i would do is use cold pads on my eyes with no compression what so over and then i would put oil drops in my eyes and oil around the eyes with natural oils .. i used castor oil once and it worked fine .. but its best that you search the internet and see what oils are exactly safe for the eyes I didnt watch the video and probably they maker of the video did not mean physical compression applied to the eyes .. but the word "compress" is misleading and definitely clouding the danger of compressing the eyes in .. compression not only drys the eye but could be also contributing to other eyes problems
Can someone describe what 40 degrees C feels like? Is it luke warm? Almost too hot to tolerate, Clearly 'hot' but not at all difficult to tolerate, or some other description?
Thats a good question. It is warm, not hot enough to hurt your skin. I suppose you could get a thermometer. I know when I have had Lipiflow or iLux and that holds it right at the perfect temp and it feels very good and relaxing.
Hey can you talk about numbness behind the eye when you wake up and a shocking feeling when you move your eyes at that time I am struggling with this and I can’t get a doctor to take me seriously
Did not expect a "pimple popper"-like moment 2:34...totally not into that, lol. But kind of interesting because I never knew that it could happen in your waterline too.
Doctor sir, is there any advanced treatment for dry eyes caused by drug reaction. Now I've been using Tearsplus and lacrylpf. it's for life as the doctor suggested.
If you use an electric heated mask for relief of dry eyes, what setting should you use? (Low, Med, High) Several video's from individuals' claiming to be eye surgeons state it should be set to high; what should you experience during and after a 20 minute use. I have been doing 20 minutes twice a day since my eye doctor recommended warm compresses, but she didn't say much more then that.
Hi , I have been watching you video ever since I got dry eyes. Still I am waiting to see dr who tells me for sure that I have dry eyes. Any way , I want to know if you suffer from dry eyes you self ? How often you get it ? And will it get cured ? Thanks
To be honest, I am not surprised. We often either don't have the time in clinic to give such level of instructions (hence why I try to make these videos) and many doctors might not even know this info - as I had to dig into the research to find out a lot of this - it is not something gone over in depth in our education. Our education is more focused on diagnosis and treatment with medications and/or surgery.
Sorry but my question might be off track.. but I need an urgent answer on my condition. Lasik in Singapore on both eyes in 2005 brought my L 775 R 450 to nearly 20/20 before my right vision degraded and the Professor in Perth decided to implant a new lens (cataract) in 2016. 5 year post, now the very eye develops fog (not nearsightedness). My questions: 1. Do you reckon such as Posterior capsule opacification (PCO)? 2. If the case, is such a serious condition? 3. What opthalmologist focuses in corresponding discipline and if surgery need be done, would it be a day or overnight one? Reply would be much appreciated
Thanks for sharing your story Kahan! PCO is very common after cataract surgery and it can cause blurred or foggy vision. Of course, you first need to see your doctor and have them confirm that it what is going on. PCO is thankfully not considered a serious condition and is treated very easily. In fact it takes less than a few minutes to fully treat and remove it using a laser in the office (you do not even have to go back into surgery, it can be done there in the office). So if that is the case, you should not have to spend the night in the the hospital. I hope you can see the doctor and that they can help you with some good news. Wishing you the best. Cheers
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you so much for your uplifting answer Doc! You have removed my concerns in the past year, knowing there is a possibility to end the problem. Wishing you the best in your practice and bless your heart for sharing the invaluable knowledge to netizens around the world in needs of answers with our eyes' issues.
But how to check the temperature of the eye mask? I tried with my thermometer but it just keeps on increasing from 100Fto 109F and then just a letter "H" comes. I don't know what to do.
I personally have never check the temp, I have usually checked the companies box/ label of how warm it gets. Otherwise I imagine a handheld IR temp reader would work the best
@@DoctorEyeHealth I just heat it in the microwave for about 25 seconds and then use it. It stays hot for about 5 minutes. I have Amblyopia from birth and 2 years ago I had to go through a barrage laser for lattice degeneration and retinal holes 😢. I also have experienced a few symptoms of VSS but I am from India and when I talked with my doctor he said that it's just my mind playing and nothing else, don't think about it more. I don't know what to do. I have felt that whenever I am anxious or stressed the vss symptoms increased so I have just made peace with it & trying to improve my eyesight with the help of doctors like you. By the way thank you Doctor for replying 😇 and forgive me for sharing my sad story 🙏.
Thank you for the info. What about getting a basin of warm water and dip my head into it and hold my breath and repeat until it reached 5 min cumulatively
What helps you remember to do your warm compresses? Share your tips!
The fact that my eyeballs feel like they're made of sand if I don't do it lol
Siri’s been a great force to reckon for me these days 🙌🏻
I have a reminder on my phone for eye drops and eye mask
It's a part of my bedtime routine! I take my melatonin, put on the warm compress, and listen to a short 10-15 min podcast. I rarely forget anymore since it's so helpful to getting me asleep faster lol
Winter
nothing like the visual to realize that your dry eyes are basically a result of your glands becoming zits.
Instead of placing your compress on the floor so you kick it (!), why not simply put on your pillow as a reminder?
Much more sanitary. You’d think a doctor would know that.
This is so interesting. My eye doctor has never. Mentioned warm compresses just put drops in every hour plus restasis
EXCELLENT video and something I have had questions about for a while now, but you gotta warn a brother before you show the oils being squeezed out like that
I often tell patients, if they don't want to buy anything, just put uncooked rice into a clean sock and put that into the microwave. It holds heat very well. Just be careful with the temperature. And the rice should be changed out periodically.
Funny story - the first time I tried that I was in opto school and I have myself my first stye lol. Now I always tell people to use a NEW sock lol.
I've since bought a Bruder mask, but I still think that using socks with rice was the most effective compress I have used. It's not the most convenient though because you have to hold them to your eyes, so I stick with the mask.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Right, that's why I specify a "clean" sock...
Who wants to be using rice and sock for their full dry eye treatment though lol
@@kakashii9000
1.) Who said anything about "full dry eye treatment"? This would only be one aspect.
2.) It is very effective and essentially free.
Stop eating sugar and refined carbs, sort your liver out and take therapeutic vit B1 doses. That discovery has been life-changing for my dry eye issues.
How much b1 do you take on a daily basis
@@Angela-ut5tx 600-700mg.
Why b1?
@@Cooliewhistles B1 deficiency is typically implicated in degraded tear film quality.
The best way to express the eye is after a warm compress is by instilling eye drops of a better quality such as Hi -lo or I-Drop brand.
It allows you to massage downward to a slippery eye lid and gently run your finger down the eye lid
with out the skin resistance of tugging and sticking.
Doctor: if I have one minute, is it better to blink 20 times in one minute or keep my eyes closed for one minute to help dry eyes? Thank you.
He said something about blinking causing a squeezing reaction in a different video. I DO know that resting the eye is great, as well. I’d say make it two minutes and do both! 😊🤗♥️
@@plainjaneofalltrades3853 thanks 🙏
I suffer from MGD and the warm compress was the cure (I use an electrically powered one from amazon and it does the trick just fine). Having suffered from flare ups of very sore and swollen blocked glands (where most people thought I had an infection or stye) this was an incredible break through and help.
I do it every day for 30 mins straight whilst I meditate and it keeps the glands clear but if I miss it for a week or so the glands block up again so it highlights the importance of staying consistent with it.
I do suffer from dry eyes still, especially in the winter, so I'm continuously working on that, but delighted that I don't get the huge swollen glands now.
P.S before I discovered the root cause by investigating myself I went to an optician and doctor multiple times and they were little to no use. In a nutshell, they said 'you have to live with it'. Don't lose hope people and research these problems yourself too.
Can you list the electric compress that you use?
Hello , help Can you list the electric compress that you use? please
So useful comment! Thank you ❤️
@@Merlady I use Hammacher Schlemmer plug-in Ideal Temperature Dry Eye Mask. Brookstone has an identical one. It’s $100 but worth it. It’s so convenient because I keep it next to my bed so I can do it right when I wake up before I get out of bed.
@@leslytorresvalladares2410 I use Hammacher Schlemmer plug-in Ideal Temperature Dry Eye Mask. Brookstone has an identical one. It’s $100 but worth it. It’s so convenient because I keep it next to my bed so I can do it right when I wake up before I get out of bed.
I might be different but i find a warm shower works best for me. I get the temp just spot on, i tilt my head into the water, the warm water rinses my eyes lashes and the steam and heat from the water, warms my eyes. Also with the water it massages my eye lids. Once im out i softly pat my eyes and then wipe with a blepharitis wipe and im good to go for the day. My tears have improved tremendously and my eye dr never thought of it b4.
Interesting. I’ve noticed my eyes feel better after a shower too. Ive assumed that it was mainly the eyes getting moisture on them but I will try this approach now. Do you just take the heat up to a comfortable warmth or where it’s getting a little hot? I haven’t done the lid wiped to any degree yet.
Thanks
@@hervedelnorte7928 just to a mild warmth as your eye lids are sensitive its more to wash your lids and as you say get moisture on them 😁
@@garethmason7920 thanks
I do the same thing. it's a hand-held and I use the pulse setting.
Évidemment avec des bouchons méatiques on ne peut pas procéder ainsi. Les masques USB sont mieux
Hi Doctor, thank you so much for all of your info, really helpful! My mom has very high pressure in her eyes even she uses the drop that her doctor prescribed. Can you PLEASE make a video about high pressure in eyes? Thank you so much
Dr Allen are you practicing anywhere? I was a patient of yours when you were in Buffalo.
Yes! I am at the Pinecone Vision Center in Sartell. Thanks for reaching out and we are happy to see anyone if you are willing to make the trip.
After trying lots of options to get rid of a stye for over a week, I finally went to the doctor. He prescribed Clorsig, but also said a warm compress would be a good option. What he didn’t explain was how to do that. I naturally used a warm wet washcloth. Thank you for explaining that isn’t the best option.
I have no idea why your video popped up on my feed other than my phone has been ‘listening’ to me, which is scary. I didn’t google anything about my eyes recently. Hmmm…
I just set my phone alarm to go off every night at the same time and make the compress a nightly routine. Easy!
Love that!
You are a good Eye Doctor very informative🤩
Doctor, Is it true that wearing glasses continuously makes your eye ball smaller in size Or like make it move into the depression?!
Hi doctor! i am suffering from acne rosacea and ocular rosacea at the same time! ( dry eye, blepharitis and MGD). my dermatologist said that heat compress can make things worse for my condition and to stop it. Just wondering if you could do a video on ocular rosacea. i find your videos very helpful!👍
I took tetracycline for one year, it worked only for eyes. For skin, it did nothing. What worked for skin: change of diet (read Jessie Inchasupé's book !) and check of food intolerances (cow milk for me ) and no rosacea AT ALL while i was suffering a stage 3...
This is pretty late but I found anti inflammatory foods and oils like turmeric cod liver oil etc are helpful for me personally taking spearmint helped a lot. Spearmint is only recommended for females not males tho.
I already see better. I use to exepwrience blurry everyday. But now i difinitely do warm compress. Significant change after a 3 min. Warm compress. Thank you good doctor. 😃
@DoctorEyeHealth. I have a microwavable mask that holds beads, it seems to work well. My question is, how do I determine what temperature it is after microwaving. I don't apply it if it is too hot to my wrist, but don't know how accurate that is. Can you help me figure it out please? Or anyone else??
I usually don't worry too much about it myself, but I would probably purchase one of those laser temp readers.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks!
I hate doing citation, so I just wanna say I appreciate you putting citation in your video. I’m trying to figure out if I do eye drops before or after the compress.
What do you recommend for patients who are on Accutane and are experiencing dry eyes? Anything specific?
I take 2 cotton balls and wet them with hot water and put one on each eye until they cool off and they fit perfect...
These videos are so helpful. Thank you for the information and the links. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the tips! I've always wondered what the best way to compress is!
Happy to help Josh! It will be cool to watch you on your journey! Maybe if schools start allowing guest speakers I can come give a lecture and we can collab on something.
@@DoctorEyeHealth that would be amazing!!!! I would love to do that!
As kids for any eye redness type of symptoms, we were made to do warm water compresses with a little Boric Powder in it, using cotton wool balls… two to three days would fix it.
Interesting! Boric acid is sometimes included in some eye drops. However, I also know what boric acid can do to plants and how it cleans clothes like crazy...weird stuff.
I think we did that for pink eye as a kid - can u even find that any more?
But what is causing dry eyes we should ask ourselves and how can we stop this?.
. For me the dry eyes was gluten, processed food and artificial drinks that inflame the entire body and the organs but we don´t see it. I did have dry eyes and fibromyalgia and then the most severe kind name Cecelia decease that i could hardly walk. I change to a natural diet with different types of legumes, potatoes, chicken, mackerel salads with olive oil and lemon. I also consume hot chilly as they are anti inflammatory , anti depressant and kill destroy the e coli bacteria that cause ulcer and finally cancer. I cut sugar as is only a chemical compound that so much damage is doing to humans.
how are you now bro
I LOVE the Bruder mask that you've recommended. I use it at night while I'm meditating. Works wonderfully! Thank you!
Hi Eye Doctor! I love your channel!!
I had my chalazion surgery, said I have 3 chalazions on my upper eyelid and 1 at the bottom. They told me to do my warm compress and am getting my Doxycycline Monohydrate pills today. I wanted to asks is it normal for my eye to be red, swollen, and draining greenish oily stuff from my eye? I wake up with my eye sticky with greenish stuff hard to open my eye. Should I keep doing the warm compress? O~O
Hey thank you for asking and for your lovely comment. I am not sure how long after this is all happening post surgery. But whenever the eye is red, swollen and is associated with discharge, It is going to be important to talk to your doctor. There could be a risk for infection (although Doxycycline is an antibiotic it is often prescribed below the antibiotic threshold for chalazions for it's antiinflammatory effects). Typically warm compresses help, but I would give your doctor a call to confirm what they think is best for you in your case.
Hope this helps.
@4:40 Did you ever try putting a middle finger at the outer eyelid junction and gently pulling towards the rear of the skull or slightly up and rearward? This works far better for me in releasing m gland oil and places far less pressure on the eye. You are in essence putting linear pressure on both lids at the same time and so is not only more effective at releasing oil but less time consuming.
My doctor never told me this and so I'd rather follow my own proper instructions as my methods have offered better results than any eye doctor's help.
I do mine in my shower every night, but I can't stay in the shower for 30 mins...:-). I've been doing it for several months now, and it's great, I don't have to pull my lids open every morning. I used the type of compress with dry heat, and wound up with a huge headache around my sinus'. The wash cloth works for me now. Thanks for all of your good info.
Try washing your eyelids with diluted baby shampoo as well. Works wonders.
@@MercNov2011 I just watched a video warning that the preservatives in baby shampoo can be slightly damaging over time. I'm now using plain Castile soap (Dr Bronners)
Should i wear the heated mask before or after i use the eyedrop ?
I'm surprised not more optometrists suggest using warm compresses as a form of treatment to help dry eyes. Here in the UK I was always told to use eyedrops to help and that was the only form of treatment to help with managing dry eyes. But then I was also conscious of using artificial tears to help manage it, rather than help my body produce more of it in this way.
Have been suffering with dry eyes for the past year or so and I"m glad I found this channel so I can finally find some better to help treat my eyes!
Recamend products that can be bought in Dublin Ireland 😊
Doc, I question I’d have is: might compress affect our IOP somehow, maybe the elderly with cataracts? Just a thought tho
Good question! - if the compress puts too much pressure on the eye it could raise the IOP for a bit. I do not know by how much as I have not seen a study on it. But I know many other things can increase the Eye pressure, such as putting your head down (like yoga). The compress would not influence a cataract at all.
@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you for such a clear and thorough reply, Dr. Allen, as always!
My eye specialist advised that the 15 minute compress would not have any long term impact on my glaucoma.
@@grantadamson3478 thanks for that valuable comment.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I would suggest intermittent light therapy for patients with glaucoma.. it is prudent to avoid the pressure on the globe
Hello Doctor .I love listening to you, your talk is
very clearly and understanding.
my question is, I had a Cataract surgery done last year and, I have a
Lenses , after that I have a dry eyes ,can I do warm compresses?
Thank you for your Time
I have excessive blinking and watery eyes everyday and if i dont blink my eyes get really dry .. do you know what is the cause of this ??
What was the problem where it looks like cream cheese being squeezed out of your glands?
What causes cataracts? My doc says I need surgery. Is there a natural way to get rid of them? Also, I have horrible dry eyes! Thanks for this videos.
The cream cheese is bad Meibomian Gland dysfunction. Thats what it looks like when the oils int he glands are clogged up.
Cataracts can be caused by several things (such as truama, medications, systemic diseases) but mostly from age and sunlight exposure. No real way to get rid of them naturally, but people can slow them down or prevent them by eating a more vegetarian based diet and wearing sunglasses when int he sun.
Here is an old video I did on cataracts (sorry if the music is too loud lol ruclips.net/video/eijaWi3lEF4/видео.html
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks Doc! The pics the doctor showed me ...showed almost all my glands are dead. Should I spend that large amount of money to try to get the last 2, or so, to work?
@@abundantlyclear I’ve got 2 left too :(
These eye mask look like a mini bra 😂😂😂😂
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Hi! i have ocular rosacea ( dry eye, blepharitis and MGD are my symptoms). I had my first IPL and will be going for more. I was told heat compress can make things worse for my condition and to stop it during IPL. Is it smart to stop it? I feel like i felt better with compress! My doctor said that is a temporary relief feeling. Just wondering if you could do a video on ocular rosacea. i find your videos very helpful!
hey thanks for sharing this! Yes, there are some mixed views on warm compresses and rosacea. Funny enough I did a video on ocular rosacea last year but my computer crashed and lost the video. Will need to reshoot that and get one out! Thanks for the suggestion!
Yes, please, talk us about it.
What do you think about Ivermectin, cyclosporine, hypochlorus acid, etc...
Bonjour depuis la France. 😊
I’ve been suffering from dry ayes for a few years now… And I’ll honestly by anything if it helps me in the long run…
I strongly recommend seeking out a clinic that specializes in dry eye management.
Thank you for these tips. I definitely need to do the warm compresses daily instead of only occasionally as I'm doing now. I find setting my phone to an alarm for my eye drops (for eye pressure) helps me remember to use them so I will do the same with the compress. I have the Bruder eye compress and I really like it
What about cold compress instead? I see people recommend cold tea bags for reducing the redness or cold cucumbers, does that work?
Cold compresses does help with allergies, itch and eyelid swelling. But the heated compress helps with the oil glands.
So he said using the cloth isnt really effective but he never explained what's the most effective way
Using some form of heatable eye mask is often the best, ones that can hold heat for about 10-15 minutes. There are many brands available.
@@DoctorEyeHealthI heard it not too long in. Thanks for the tips!!
I put uncooked potatoes for 1 m in Microwave
Sir when I see sky and white background I see thousands of dots moving . And I don't have vision snow but I see eye static when closing one eyes if I blink it goes. I have dry eye to sir please say me what is the problem with my eye. Before 3 months I saw an doctor and he said I just have an dry eye but please help now I have these problems too. As an class 12 student it is very difficult and anxious for me🙏 .
The Sky and white background dots could be anything from eye floaters to the blue field entoptic phenomenon. Happy to hear you saw the doctor and they didn't find anything serious. Usually, these visuals phenomenon may be annoying but are not a health concern for the eye. Either way, if your vision continues to change, then best reach back out to your local eye doc. Are you doing anything for the dryness?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you sir. I am taking dry eye drops and gel. This blue light entopic phenomenon always makes me anxious cause all my school is painted white and I see that everywhere every time.
I enjoy your reviews as they are comprehensive and well researched. Have a pleasant and rewarding weekend.
Wow thanks John! You have a great weekend too!
Does this work with people who have corneal erosion?
Hmmm. Well corneal erosions are a whole different story. Ideally the corneal erosion is treated and is less likely to re-occur. But if dry eye also plays a role, the warm compress may help with the dry eye, however, I would be concerned if too much heat and pressure would warp the cornea and cause an increased risk of erosion. What has your doctor said?
I’m so scared right now I don’t know if I have dry eyes😢
The heat is the problem fro me. since it’s been so hot. My eyes (especially the left. Has been hurting like hell.
Dr.how to treat frequently occurring eye boils on the lids, especially if prone to rosacea skin, please advice.
Hi doctor , how many times in a day need to do warm compress? I am using thermalon dry eye compress keeping 20 seconds in microwave and using for 10 min.
Do I need to put lubricant drops after compress?
Hi Doctor. I really like your videos - helpful and easy to understand. Is there a way to contact you directly about a vision I am having (it involves computer vision syndrome and I am working with a top tier optometrist on vision correction ). I am becoming frustrated and could use some expert advice! Let me know, thanks! - Mark
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I have a Honest Question Doctor: I have been suffering from Left eye dryness and itchiness for 13 years, I have seen many doctors, applied eye ointments and drops, tried home remedies....nothing works....still the pain and ichiness. Doctors say there is absolutely nothing wrong with my eyes but I still feel the uncomfortableness in my Left eye....Do you really feel that there is a Permanent solution to my problem or should I just accept the pain and itchiness for life. Please do answer my question realistically. Thank you 🙏
Thanks Rahuul (cool name btw). That can be a tough scenario. If it is just 1 eye that seems to always be the problem, it makes me wonder what could be irritating it. Like if someone always sleeps on that side. Or if there was trauma or something that would explain the unilateral aspect of the symptoms. I like to give your doctors the benefit of the doubt, but i wonder has anything helped??? Otherwise I wonder how you would react to stronger medications or even specialty contact lenses. I never like to give up on people - but some people do suffer from chronic pain and even phantom pain issues. Perhaps it could be nerve related. Either way, I hope you can find a specialist in your area who can work with you and approach it with some level of curiosity, because that will probably be the only way to figure out what is going on. Wish you the best.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you so much for such a fulfilling reply. I m based in Toronto, Canada. Is there a way for Canadians to access your in person services?
Dry itchiness May be due to allergy with something or very dry eyes.
Please could you give similar items to these that are available in the uk when you have time? I use the Optase moist bead mask which is the same or very similar to one of the ones you use. But I can’t seem to find anything like the tranquil eyes. I’ve also looked at the usb ones, but there are so many to choose from it’s difficult to know which brands are okay and not too hot or cold.
I have recently used tap water at the "right" temperature and have it run over my eye area, keeping my eye gently closed. Much more effective than using a cloth that cools quickly. The water is obviously moist heat, too, haha :) Thanks for your tips.
But yeah 15 minutes? With the actual prices and all the water spilling?
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Hey Doc! I heard news there will be monthly lenses with water gradient. They claim it's a "breakthrough". Any chance you will be reviewing them?
Oh yes!!!
I got dry eye and issues after starting accutane 6 months after LASIK. I got one of the electric eye mask heaters. How can I be sure it doesn’t get too hot and is effective? It has high, medium, low and sometimes can wear them for long.
It's crazy how people come up with their conclusions when the doctor is explaining things that they know.
As someone with ADD: try for 5 minutes. It’s going to be so much easier to keep up with, and 80% over a long period is better than 15 mins for a few days
I needed this video so badly. My ophthalmologist didn't go over any of this with me. He only handed me a sheet describing my condition.
doc... what do u suggest though, if one has ocular roscaea. (and facial too in my case) .. where heat is bad for face and eyelids as such and yet Dry eye and MGD is still bad and very problematic for many of us folks... do cool compresses have any affect ?
You know if you gently massage you eyelids with you finger it will stimulate the glands in your eyes and naturally add oil to your eyes instead of spending money for all the compresses and everything else you eye drs can come up with
After looking too right and too left from my eye i see a black spot why this is happening having this problem from 5 months
Doctor how to i stop watery eyes especially right eyes
Use good eye drops
Thank you so much for your videos they are very helpfully, greetings from Mexico
Hello doctor sometimes i see sparks that drift like floaters in my field of vision and vanishes after 5 to 10 seconds can you tell me why this happens and it is dangerous or not.I already have floaters in eyes
I’ve had this for years occasionally don’t worry it’s nothing dangerous
just use vinegar works best
Question: I was about to buy some product that I can connect via USB for Warm Compress, but I saw you talking about Corneal Deformity and got very worried. Is it really a risk for that? Or you really need to put it at very high temperatures for that to happen? Not sure if I am buying that product for now. Having Dry Eye and some mild level of Blepharitis and use Eye Drops as well as some cream to clean the area every day.
Hello Doctor, is there any home remedy for itchy eyelids. Thank you and Take Care
Usually itchy eyelids are related to allergies and/or blepharitis. Here are two videos to look at, but I also encourage you to see your local eye care provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment. ruclips.net/video/auhhD64BH18/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/V2278W_bni8/видео.html
Thank you for your help. 😊
Please put video whether we can continue to play sports after c3r-PRK.
Thank you, I feel encouraged that I might finally get some real relief. I did not even know about the eye massage after the compress.
@DoctorEyeHealth, does meiobium gland dysfunction correlate with bleach laundry and cleaning use by any chance? I wonder about that with all the powerful vapors.
Hi Doctor.,
May i know that after IOL surgery ( L/A) can get as usual normal diet ?
If taking solid diet any iffect lence position?
Thanks. Expecting your reply.
I have never heard of any food or diet that affects an IOL
For seniors do you take hmo’s?? I have dry eyes
How about hollow under eye Doc? Any tips on how to get rid of it?😌🙏🏻
Not sure if this is a fix for that, but I just read that dehydration can cause a sunken, dark, or hallowness under the eye. I have a sunken look to my eyes and I don't drink water regularly. I did just start trying to drink more water daily.
@@phoenixinflight1608 Definitely dehydration is one of the factor. I can't drink a lot of water as i get easily full by doing so🤭 plus i go back and forth at the restroom to pee which I don't like😅 But being hydrated is really a must💯
I developed dry eyes after cataract surgery, or so it would seem. And have had problems with blurry vision from it as well. Most recently my doctor says I have posterior vitreous detachment, are the 2 related? Would it not be a good idea to use the warm compresses because of the added issue?
I got detached retinas after both of my cataract surgeries. It may or may not be related but I was told that there is a higher chance of detached retinta after cataract surgery. I had to have vetrectromy surgery on both eyes. At different times of course. With a band. . It is a hard recovery. All the best to you. Hope you don't have to go through what I did.
I just got a total Detachment of Retina on my eye within 2 days after Cataract Surgery. Was even blind.
The Surgeon went on vacation after all this.
I would have gone permanently blind if an Emergency Retina Surgery was not performed.
Now the vision is much worse than before the Cataract Surgery.
It was only mild cataract which I could see perfectly well.
Oh my goodness this has been so helpful. Thank you
Dr Allen i ve A question
can i tint my Medical glasses lenses?
without polarized?
Yep! Usually not a problem.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks for help.... 👍🏻
compressing the eye inwards COULD BE what's drying the eyes and pushing the fluid that's inside of it out leaving it dry! and espcially with a warm pads that will just be worse because the the warmth will cause more evaporation
what i would do to restore that hydration in my eyes if they needed it is to suck my eyes out with a suction cup very very extremely gently ( as there is a pressure in the eyes you dont want to mess with )
because thats the problem with humans anatomy ,, our eyes are structured in our heads in such a way that they can only be pushed inwards when we rub our eyes with our fingers and there is absolutely no action that will pull and " fluff " they eyeball out
the second thing that i would do is use cold pads on my eyes with no compression what so over and then i would put oil drops in my eyes and oil around the eyes with natural oils .. i used castor oil once and it worked fine .. but its best that you search the internet and see what oils are exactly safe for the eyes
I didnt watch the video and probably they maker of the video did not mean physical compression applied to the eyes .. but the word "compress" is misleading and definitely clouding the danger of compressing the eyes in .. compression not only drys the eye but could be also contributing to other eyes problems
Warm compresses don't work for me. Afterwards, it takes at least 30 minutes for me to see at all. Horrible blurring.
Ah; yeah the pressure on the cornea can cause that, have you looked at tear Restore mask?
Didn't bother to say how many times per day do 15 minute warm compress. And didn't say anything about the bean warm compress method was it any good.
Can someone describe what 40 degrees C feels like? Is it luke warm? Almost too hot to tolerate, Clearly 'hot' but not at all difficult to tolerate, or some other description?
Thats a good question. It is warm, not hot enough to hurt your skin. I suppose you could get a thermometer. I know when I have had Lipiflow or iLux and that holds it right at the perfect temp and it feels very good and relaxing.
Hey can you talk about numbness behind the eye when you wake up and a shocking feeling when you move your eyes at that time I am struggling with this and I can’t get a doctor to take me seriously
Do you mean when you look up or move your eyes around! If so I believe it’s a head sinus problem I’ve had this feeling for weeks since having Covid
It works really well, but I hate how it makes not being able to see feel good...
Plus doing it 3 times a day is wasting a considerable amount of time.
Is tranquil eyes 40 degrees and safe? Is it normal to have blurry vision afterwards and if so for how long ?
Hi I am doctor Ansala from Sri Lanka. I started to follow you. I learn many things from you. Thank you. Keep updating so you can train doctors too.
Did not expect a "pimple popper"-like moment 2:34...totally not into that, lol. But kind of interesting because I never knew that it could happen in your waterline too.
haha yeah I thought that would be interesting lol. I mean to do a video explaining that more.
Excellent information, as usual! Thank you so much Dr. Allen.
Doctor sir, is there any advanced treatment for dry eyes caused by drug reaction. Now I've been using Tearsplus and lacrylpf. it's for life as the doctor suggested.
What is that shambles warped face behind you ! The video is very useful though :)
Thanks! The poster? It’s of a man behind a phoroptor
Doctor I have right eye lid swelling what I do please 😭 please 😭 please 😭 please 🙏 tell me what I do
If you use an electric heated mask for relief of dry eyes, what setting should you use? (Low, Med, High) Several video's from individuals' claiming to be eye surgeons state it should be set to high; what should you experience during and after a 20 minute use. I have been doing 20 minutes twice a day since my eye doctor recommended warm compresses, but she didn't say much more then that.
Hi , I have been watching you video ever since I got dry eyes. Still I am waiting to see dr who tells me for sure that I have dry eyes. Any way , I want to know if you suffer from dry eyes you self ? How often you get it ? And will it get cured ? Thanks
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My wife suffers from dry eyes. She has seen numerous optometrists and ophthalmologists and has never been given this instruction.
To be honest, I am not surprised. We often either don't have the time in clinic to give such level of instructions (hence why I try to make these videos) and many doctors might not even know this info - as I had to dig into the research to find out a lot of this - it is not something gone over in depth in our education. Our education is more focused on diagnosis and treatment with medications and/or surgery.
Sorry but my question might be off track.. but I need an urgent answer on my condition. Lasik in Singapore on both eyes in 2005 brought my L 775 R 450 to nearly 20/20 before my right vision degraded and the Professor in Perth decided to implant a new lens (cataract) in 2016. 5 year post, now the very eye develops fog (not nearsightedness).
My questions:
1. Do you reckon such as Posterior capsule opacification (PCO)?
2. If the case, is such a serious condition?
3. What opthalmologist focuses in corresponding discipline and if surgery need be done, would it be a day or overnight one?
Reply would be much appreciated
Thanks for sharing your story Kahan! PCO is very common after cataract surgery and it can cause blurred or foggy vision. Of course, you first need to see your doctor and have them confirm that it what is going on. PCO is thankfully not considered a serious condition and is treated very easily. In fact it takes less than a few minutes to fully treat and remove it using a laser in the office (you do not even have to go back into surgery, it can be done there in the office). So if that is the case, you should not have to spend the night in the the hospital. I hope you can see the doctor and that they can help you with some good news. Wishing you the best. Cheers
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you so much for your uplifting answer Doc! You have removed my concerns in the past year, knowing there is a possibility to end the problem.
Wishing you the best in your practice and bless your heart for sharing the invaluable knowledge to netizens around the world in needs of answers with our eyes' issues.
But how to check the temperature of the eye mask? I tried with my thermometer but it just keeps on increasing from 100Fto 109F and then just a letter "H" comes. I don't know what to do.
I personally have never check the temp, I have usually checked the companies box/ label of how warm it gets. Otherwise I imagine a handheld IR temp reader would work the best
@@DoctorEyeHealth I just heat it in the microwave for about 25 seconds and then use it. It stays hot for about 5 minutes.
I have Amblyopia from birth and 2 years ago I had to go through a barrage laser for lattice degeneration and retinal holes 😢. I also have experienced a few symptoms of VSS but I am from India and when I talked with my doctor he said that it's just my mind playing and nothing else, don't think about it more. I don't know what to do. I have felt that whenever I am anxious or stressed the vss symptoms increased so I have just made peace with it & trying to improve my eyesight with the help of doctors like you.
By the way thank you Doctor for replying 😇 and forgive me for sharing my sad story 🙏.
Why can't you pinch the eyelids instead of pushing on the eyeballs?
Can I wear contact lenses while doing warm compress?
Yes, People do that. In fact Bruder makes a mask specifically for contact lenses.
@@DoctorEyeHealth thanks for the reply & info
Thank you for the info. What about getting a basin of warm water and dip my head into it and hold my breath and repeat until it reached 5 min cumulatively