Our eyes are windows to the world, allowing us to witness the beauty and wonders around us. They play a crucial role in our daily lives, making it imperative to prioritize their health and well-being. While many of us focus on regular eye exams and maintaining good eye hygiene, we often overlook a vital aspect of eye care: daily eye cleaning!
Why do we need to cleanse the Eyelids and Lashes?
Prevents eye infections:
Our eyes are vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or styes. Proper eye cleaning can significantly reduce the chances of these infections. By gently washing our eyes, we eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, and excess oil that can accumulate on the eyelids, preventing their migration into the eye itself. This simple practice serves as a proactive measure to safeguard our eyes from potential infections.
Reduces dry eyes:
Cleaning the eyelids and lashes can help stimulate the production of tears and alleviate symptoms associated with dry eyes. Removing debris and crust that accumulate along the lash line improves the function of the meibomian glands, which produce the oily component of tears. Consequently, daily eye cleaning promotes tear film stability, reducing dryness, itching, and the feeling of grittiness.
Prevents meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD):
The eyelids and lashes can accumulate dirt, debris, and bacteria throughout the day. These particles can block the openings of the meibomian glands, preventing the secretion of the necessary oils. By cleansing the eyelids and lashes, you can effectively remove these impurities, reducing the likelihood of gland blockage.
Prevents inflammation:
MGD is often associated with inflammation of the eyelids and the surrounding areas, known as blepharitis. Regular cleansing of the eyelids and lashes can help reduce inflammation by removing irritants and bacterial toxins. This can alleviate symptoms such as redness, itching, and discomfort.
Improves the health of the eyelashes:
Throughout the day, dust, dirt, and other particles can accumulate on your eyelids and lashes. If left uncleansed, this debris can clog the hair follicles of your lashes, potentially leading to lash loss or stunted growth. Regular cleansing helps to remove these impurities and keep your lashes clean.
Promoting lash growth:
Just like the hair on your scalp, eyelashes can benefit from a clean and healthy environment for optimal growth. Removing any buildup or blockages on the lash line can promote better circulation and nutrient delivery to the hair follicles, supporting lash growth.
Aid in dry eye treatment effectiveness:
Proper cleansing of the eyelids and lashes is often recommended as a part of the comprehensive management of MGD. It can enhance the effectiveness of other treatments, such as warm compresses, meibomian gland expression, and medications. By removing debris and reducing inflammation, the treatments can penetrate more effectively and achieve better results.
Enhance Contact Lens Comfort:
Contact lens wearers are more susceptible to eye infections due to the potential for bacteria and other debris to accumulate on the lenses. Proper cleaning of contact lenses and thorough eye cleaning before and after wearing them are vital to maintaining eye health. Regularly cleaning the eyes ensures a clean environment for the lenses, preventing discomfort, redness, and the risk of complications.
Eyelash Extension Aftercare
As an optometrist, we’ve seen some great lashes. We've seen some bad lashes. From the perspective of an eye doctor – what separates the great lash from the bad lash?
EYELID AND EYELASH HYGIENE!
After care is probably the #1 predictor of lash extension success. The cleaner your eyelid margins are and thus your eyelash follicles are, the more likely they will stay healthy and look beautiful and happy.
What To Expect
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Week One - Get started!
- Commit to using Aelo’s Eyelid & Eyelash Cleanser and integrate it into your daily routine. Use once during your morning routine and once before bed.
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Month One - Notice the difference
- You’ve got a good routine going, and your symptoms are improving and becoming predictable.
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Month Two - Feel the difference
- The treatment feels like routine, your symptoms seem manageable, and you’re getting things under control.
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Month 3 - See relief
- The treatment is routine, your symptoms have improved, you’re in control of your dry eyes.
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Month 4+ Keep it going!
- Include the Aelo Electronic Heating Eye Mask or Self-Heating Eye Mask to cover all basis!
