Index of Blog Posts
This has been a labor of love - clipping and pasting all of the posts - with their links - from day 1.
Looks like I have written a bunch about dry eyes! I promise I won’t stop here - but thought I’d provide this Index, as many (rightly) get bogged down searching for an appropriate article or particular post when shuffling through the many that don’t relate.
For anyone “new” to my posts - I always suggest starting from the beginning (I lay the groundwork for subsequent posts this way) - and for anyone already caught up on all of my posts - I apologize that there is nothing “new” here today.
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More About Dry Eye and Glaucoma (spotlight on Durysta)
Jul 16
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/jwk8lv0558b5ewcp7cxummr7pusblv
The “Hill of Sorrow” and how getting better can sometimes feel like getting worse…
Jul 9
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Can I use eye “whiteners” (like Visine or Lumify) when my eyes get red?
Jul 2
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/can-i-use-eye-whiteners-like-visine-or-lumify-when-my-eyes-get-red
What else is new? - A new numbing drop (& how it can help with things like Maskin Probing) and a new “implantable” steroid!
Jun 25
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Are there any new eye drops for dry eye?
(Miebo and Reproxalap)
Jun 18
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/are-there-any-new-eye-drops-for-dry-eye
Do results of IPL treatment vary by technique and by the filters used? (& does it regenerate withered glands?)
Jun 11
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Manuka Honey - How sweet it is (or might be?) for treating dry eyes!
Jun 4
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/manuka-honey-how-sweet-it-is-or-might-be-for-treating-dry-eyes
Can eye drops kill you? Part 2: avoiding “Buyer’s Remorse.”
May 28
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/can-eye-drops-kill-you-part-2
Can eye drops kill you? Part 1:
May 21
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/can-eye-drops-kill-you-part-1
Do Eye Drops Cause Ringing In The Ears & Can Ringing In The Ears Mean Eye Problems?
May 14
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
When tears don’t drain properly you get “Toxic Soup.” (and the “Toxic Soup Syndrome!”)
May 7
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Common Eyelid problems related to dry eye disease:
Part 6b: When tears run over the eyelids (visibly crying when you don’t mean to, Part 2)
Apr 30
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/5ud2bzqqq5iu88dsoh6wnnbgws0fze
Common Eyelid problems related to dry eye disease: Part 6a: When tears run over the eyelids (visibly crying when you don’t mean to, Part 1 of 2)
Apr 23
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/zmhihjvx9qfdibtgi1f2ppmkfj9fdr
Common Eyelid problems related to dry eye disease, Part 5: Floppy Eyelids!
Apr 16
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Common eyelid problems related to dry eye disease, Part 4: The eyelid “innie.”
Apr 9
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Part 4: When eyelids turn in the wrong direction: Entropion = turns in
Common Eyelid problems related to dry eye disease, Part 3: The eyelid “outtie.”
Apr 2
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Part 3: When eyelids turn in the wrong direction: Ectropion = turns out
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/common-eyelid-problems-related-to-dry-eye-disease-part-3-ectropion
Common eyelid problems that can relate to dry eye disease, Part 2: Say Hi to “TED.” (Thyroid Eye Disease)
Mar 26
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/8lemgnwt0bqqd15fmqr9ljrkdfe420
Common eyelid problems that can relate to dry eye disease, Part 1: Bad lashes.
Mar 19
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/0r1w3kiho48uaz4yydxlyrogx5xksf
What about Punctal Plugs (or - “Why not dam up those tears”)?
Mar 12
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-about-punctal-plugs-or-why-not-dam-up-those-damn-tears
What happens when you don’t have enough good oil and how do you fix it? (SLK, CCH and why blinking matters)…
Mar 5
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Sjogren’s Disease: Autoimmune dry eye Part 5
Feb 26
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/ogh4ia5gewpejt9cszlk0emeccuzh3
Sjogren’s Disease: Autoimmune dry eye Part 4
Feb 19
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/lii4sjra1r8e55qofjooka84ccyclr
Sjogren’s Disease: Autoimmune dry eye Part 3
Feb 12
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/sjogrens-disease-autoimmune-dry-eye-part-3
Sjogren’s Disease: Autoimmune dry eye Part 2
Feb 5
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/sjogrens-disease-autoimmune-dry-eye-part-2
Sjogren’s Disease: Autoimmune dry eye Part 1
Jan 29
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/sjogrens-disease-autoimmune-dry-eye-part-1
This is #52 of my Dry Eye Posts!
Jan 22
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/521429-weeks-in-a-year-and-this-is-52-of-my-dry-eye-posts
Do blue blocking glasses help with dry eyes?
Jan 15
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/do-blue-blocking-glasses-help-with-dry-eyes
More on MGs (the tear oil glands)
Jan 8
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/more-on-mgs-the-tear-oil-glands
How Safe and Effective are Home-Based Radiofrequency and Light Treatments for Dry Eye Care?
Jan 1
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Why do some people produce “pasty meibum?” PART 4
Dec 18
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-do-some-people-produce-pasty-meibum-part-4
Why do some people produce “pasty meibum?” PART 3
Dec 11
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Why do some people produce “pasty meibum?” PART 2
Dec 4
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-do-some-people-produce-pasty-meibum-part-2
Why do some people produce “pasty meibum?” (Part 1)
Nov 27
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-do-some-people-produce-pasty-meibum
Doctor, I have a bright red spot on my eye! What (else) do I do now (about a subconjunctival hemorrhage, Part 2)?
Nov 20
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/cdyemollbn8blvmic6jqtg7i8yipx8
Doctor, I have a bright red spot on my eye! What caused it, is it dangerous and what do I do now (about a subconjunctival hemorrhage, Part 1)?
Nov 13
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Problems with use and proper care of a Bruder (or similar) moist heat eyelid mask.
Nov 6
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/proper-use-and-care-of-a-bruder-or-similar-moist-heat-eyelid-mask
How do everyday products affect our eyes?
Oct 30
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/how-do-everyday-products-affect-our-eyes
What’s new in treating Blepharitis?
Oct 23
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/whats-new-in-treating-blepharitis
My IPL Demo and “Pearls” for optimal treatment.
Oct 16
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/my-ipl-demo
What makes “enough,” ENOUGH and is there such a thing as “too much?” PART 3
Oct 9
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-makes-enough-enough-and-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-part-3
What makes “enough,” ENOUGH and is there such a thing as “too much?” PART 2
Sep 25
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-makes-enough-enough-and-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-part-2
What makes “enough,” ENOUGH and is there such a thing as “too much?” (Part 1)
Sep 18
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-makes-enough-enough-and-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much
What can a good first step in lid hygiene look like?
Sep 11
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-can-a-good-first-step-in-lid-hygiene-look-like
“I’ve tried everything - now what?”
Aug 28
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/ive-tried-everything-now-what
The “2-Ps” - Pingecula and Pterygium - and Dry Eye Disease…
Aug 22
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/the-2-ps-pingecula-and-pterygium-and-dry-eye-disease
Special cases for healing the eye’s surface - Part 2: Map-Dot-Fingerprint Corneal Dystrophy (MDF).
Aug 14
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/5b9vbda1r8e8r5y07l9bslgttcl4d8
Special cases for healing the eye’s surface - Part 1: Recurrent Corneal Erosions (RCE).
Aug 7
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
What to do when the surface of your eye gets “broken” (scratched, operated on, infected or otherwise damaged).
Jul 31
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Avoiding a “Heart Attack” on the surface of your eye…
Jul 24
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/avoiding-a-heart-attack-on-the-surface-of-your-eye
The Ocular “Heart Attack” of a Stare. (And why digital devices can cause these “heart attacks.”)
Jul 17
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Do you have “Mom’s” (or Dad’s) eyes?
Jul 10
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/do-you-have-moms-or-dads-eyes
Why do expensive dry eye treatments fail? (And what is Maskin Probing?)
Jul 4
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-do-expensive-dry-eye-treatments-fail-and-what-is-maskin-probing
What is “Neurostimulation” for dry eye treatment and do I need it?
Jun 26
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-is-neurostimulation-for-dry-eye-treatment-and-do-i-need-it
More on IPL:
Jun 19
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/more-on-ipl
CCH part 3: When do we treat CCH – and what are the non-surgical options?
Jun 12
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/cch-part-3-when-do-we-treat-cch-and-what-are-the-options
Conjunctival Chalasis (CCH) part 2 - How do we fix it?
Jun 5
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/conjunctival-chalasis-cch-part-2-how-do-we-fix-it
What is Conjunctival Chalasis (CCH) and why should I care?
May 29
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/what-is-conjunctival-chalasis-cch-and-why-should-i-care
When eyelids are irritated (including “mucus fishing” - as well as allergies, such as to our best friend - pets!)
May 22
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Why did I get a stye (Chalazion)?
May 15
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-did-i-get-a-stye-chalazion
Contact lenses and dry eye - Part 2
May 8
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/6g9blza7q7q9zmhychmq509nsad9a4
Contact lenses and dry eye - Part 1
May 5
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/z9r2sgjxe1iyza1k6535laildtqilm
“Why do my oil supplements not work?
Apr 24
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-do-my-oil-supplements-not-work
Dry eye: Cataract and Glaucoma Segment
Apr 17
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/dry-eye-cataract-and-glaucoma-segment
Segment 12. IPL for dry eye - common concerns and questions
Apr 10
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/lwbovaedc1wjw2rrhvp0qosg2m9858
Why can’t I just use some tear drops or ointments instead of all this work?
Apr 3
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
(not so) Secret Weapon of Dry Eye Treatment: Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL
Mar 27
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/not-so-secret-weapon-of-dry-eye-treatment-intense-pulsed-light-or-ipl
Segment 10 B - When we are at war with ourselves.
Mar 20
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/segment-10-b-when-we-are-at-war-with-ourselves
Segment 10 A - What we know about inflammation…
Mar 13
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/segment-10-aampb-what-we-know-about-inflammation
More on Germs
Feb 28
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/more-on-germs
Dealing With Germs
Feb 20
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/dealing-with-germs
“You Are What You Eat”
Feb 13
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/you-are-what-you-eat
How Do We Fix The Oil Problem?
Feb 6
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/how-do-we-fix-the-oil-problem
How Do We Know If We Have Dry Eye Disease? (see also, Dr. Jaccoma’s simple, at home dry eye test, in his earlier post-link here: https://www.eyethera.com/blog/rn9p8ouyjzjhyfpkvrysxjx28no0q8 )
Jan 30
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/how-do-we-know-if-we-have-dry-eye-disease
How Important is Oil to Our Tears?
Jan 23
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/how-important-is-oil-to-our-tears
Overly Salty Tears
Jan 16
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
Segment 3 Too much salt in the salad dressing.
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/overly-salty-tears
Why Tears Are Important (& why should we even worry about our tears?)
Jan 5
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/why-tears-are-important
Introduction To Dry Eye Disease
Dec 29 (Take Dr. Jaccoma’s simple, at home “Dry Eye Test”)
Written By Dr. Edward Jaccoma, MD
https://www.eyethera.com/blog/rn9p8ouyjzjhyfpkvrysxjx28no0q8