Dry Eye Spa by Eyecare 4 Life

21/09/2022

INTRODUCING DRY EYE SPA’S NEWEST EYE SAFE PRODUCT RANGE 👁

The Dry Eye Spa team are taking it to the next level and introducing eye safe makeup products to clinic!

Eyes are the story cosmetics are designed to uniquely focus on eye health whilst still being able to enhance the eyes aesthetic. You will see Eye Safe products such as Mascaras, Facial Serums and Facial Cleansers.

The company strives to embrace the safe beauty movement by eliminating blacklisted toxic ingredients found in mainstream cosmetics.

You will be able to purchase high end SAFE cosmetics including:

✔️ Mascaras
✔️ Eyeproof Eyeliners
✔️ Facial Cleansers
✔️ Serums

If you are interested in learning more please contact the clinic at bob@eyecare4life.com.au or enquire at your next visit!


*All cosmetic products are Vegan & Cruelty Free.*

05/09/2022

Everyone's skin is different and make-up products are not formulated the same, so how do we navigate through the hundreds of cosmetic products on the market to make sure we are not doing any harm to our skin or eyes when applying cosmetics?

It's ok to read the ingredients on the label but some labels found on cosmetic brands can be used to hide nasty ingredients that can decrease our natural ability to produce tears that lubricate and nourish our eyes causing itchy and red eyes and other ocular complications.

Dry Eye Specialists have done the research for you so you know what products should not be used on your face.


Here’s 5 Main ingredients that you should avoid when purchasing your cosmetics.

• Carbon Black is a dark black powder used as a pigment in cosmetics such as eyeliner, mascara and lipstick. It is produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-based products such as coal tar and is toxic to the small glands that secrete oils and mucins on the surface of our eye.


• Ethanolamine compounds are ammonia compounds used in cosmetics as emulsifiers or foaming agents, they are a corrosive in nature and help remove dirt and oil on skin by dissolving grease, prolonged contact can severely irritate the skin and eyes.

• Benzalkonium (BAK) is a preservative found in eyeliner, mascara and makeup
Remover. It has been proven that BAK is toxic to the epithelial cells of the eyes. The Epithelial cells work to keep dust, water and bacteria out of the eye.

• Prime yellow carnauba wax is typically used in Mascaras & Eyeliners to make them waterproof. Carnauba wax clogs the oil glands and can worsen or begin the symptoms of dry eyes

• Parabens are preservatives that are used to prevent the growth of bacteria in makeup
products, Parabens can also make dry eye symptoms worse.

03/08/2022

A V E N O V A
EYELID AND LASH SPRAY •

This soothing, gentle and refreshing eyelid and lash spray will keep your eyes comfortable and protected from eye irritants.

Avenova is clinically proven to be one of the most effective lid & lash solutions available.

Your spray kills a broad spectrum of bacteria and helps to relieve eye conditions such as Dry Eye, Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Contact lens intolerance and inflammation.

Use this spray in your everyday routine to see optimal results.

To purchase Avenova ILid n Lash Spray, please contact Dry Eye Spa at hello@eyecare4life.com.au or speak to your optometrist at your next appointment.

06/07/2022

Dry Eye Spa offers a range of comprehensive treatments and products that not only help improve your dry eye symptoms but improve your ocular aesthetic by making your eyes and eyelids look and feel healthy. Your treatments are performed in a clean & professional clinic located inside of Harbour Day Spa's tranquility. With over 34years experience you will receive premium care & knowledge from our lead optometrist.

Want More Information? Head to our website www.dryeyespa.com.au or alternatively get in contact with our lead optometrist at bob@eyedare4life.com.au

Book An Appointment Dry Eye Spa offers a comprehensive dry eye care service with premium specialised treatments for dry eyes within the relaxed environment of the Harbour Day Spa on the Redlands Coast. Our Services Dry Eye Evaluation and Treatment Learn More Eyelash & Eyelid health Learn More Visual...

18/06/2022

08/06/2022

Love Your Lashes with our clinically designed treatment to help prevent unhealthy lash lines, eyelid damage, redness and puffiness around the eye area. This targeted treatment will help to encourage stronger, healthier, natural lashes.

The Love Your Lashes treatment can be performed in conjunction with lash lifts, lash Extensions and tinting services.

To Book Your Next 'Love Your Lashes' Treatment, head to www.dryeyespa.com.au or alternatively, contact our Dry Eye Clinic on (07) 5545 1352.

16/09/2020

WHAT IS AN EYE STYE?

A stye is an infection of your eyelid glands. The medical term for a stye is hordeolum and there are two types, an anterior external hordeolum or an internal hordeolum. The external variety is an infection of the gland of Zeis, that is positioned near the lash follicle, and the internal variety is an infection of the meibomian gland that is positioned inside the eyelid. Since a stye is an infection both varieties can be quite uncomfortable and present as an unsightly red swollen and painful lumps on the eyelid.
You should not try to pop or squeeze a stye, as you could end up forcing the puss deeper into the gland and causing further issues of infection by spreading the bacteria.

What is a Chalazion?
A Chalazion again is a red lump on the eyelid indicating an inflammatory lesion of the eyelid, the Chalazia are generally less painful and form slower than a stye resulting in a chronic inflammation of the eyelids general caused by blockage or from the meibomian glands.Over time the tenderness can go and you can be left with benign lump on your eyelid that does not go away.

What causes styes and acute Chalazion?
Generally an overgrowth of the bacterial flora along the eyelid lash line or eyelid margin is the cause of the infection. This bacteria flourishes on dead skin cells and debris that lay on the eyelid margins or around the lash follicles and an excessive amount of bacteria can cause a higher risk of styles and ongoing reoccurrence of styles. People with dry eye and blepharitis are more prone to developing a secondary condition like a stye or chalazion.

Treatment
These conditions have been historically treated with oral antibiotics, however, there are ways of treating conservatively without antibiotics and reducing risks of antibiotic resistance or any negative effects on your gut microbiome. The most common conservative treatment is warm compression, this can be time consuming and often does not solve the problem of reoccurrence. Traditionally we have sent patients home with warm compresses and topical antibiotics and if all that fails the lesions may require incision and drainage or steroid injection by an ophthalmologist.

The most recent treatment that is impulse light therapy (IPL), the light warms the oily clog and softens the material as well as kills the bacteria that is causing the inflammation and infection. The IPL therapy is medication free, incision free and injection free approach that has a 3-5 day resolution for acute lesions and a 2- 3 week resolution for chronic lesions, it also treats the underlying cause and prevents recurrence.

There is no reason to suffer from a stye or chalazion schedule an appointment and have your condition resolved.