Bacteriostatic Water: Sterile water containing a preservative (typically 0.9% benzyl alcohol) that inhibits the growth of bacteria
Appetite Control: Peptides can reduce hunger, making it easier to stick to a healthy diet
Researchers, driven by the quest for small, selective, and membrane-permeable NNMT inhibitors, unearthed the potency of 5-Amino 1MQ
In general, reported adverse drug reactions are transient and mild in intensity
In-office Treatments: MicroBlepharoExfoliation (MBE): BlephEx ZEST NuLids Pro Advanced Thermal (Heat) Expression/Pulsation: OptiPLUS (NuEra Tight) Radio Frequency (RF) Thermal Treatment by Lumenis Lipiflow iLux 2 TearCare Miboflo Light Based Therapy OptiLight Intense Pulse Light (IPL) by Lumenis iLightPro Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) by MDElite Meibomian Gland Probing or Maskin Probing Optivize - Vaporization Rinsada - High Flow Irrigating Lid Retractor Punctal Plugs Lacrifill HA gel Dilation & Irrigation (D&I) of puncta/nasolacrimal duct Prokera Cryo-Preserved Amniotic Membrane Scleral Lenses OptiLift with Dynamic Muscle Stimulation(DMSt) Technology by Lumenis: for lower eyelid laxity, stregthening of eyelid muscle tone and impaired/incomplete blink At-Home Treatment Devices: NuLids Pro (in-office) & NuLids (At-Home) Eyelid Hygiene iTear100 Neuro-stimulation At-Home Advanced Ocular Therapy Eye Drops (healing): RegenerEyes (Pro vs Lite) Autologous Serum Tears Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Mucomyst (N-acetylcysteine) - compounding pharmacy Pharmaceuticals : Prescription Eye Drops (Immunomodulators): Restasis, Cequa, Xiidra, Vevye (below #8) Prescription Eye Drops (Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories): Eysuvis, Flarex, Lotemax, FML, Klarity-L, Pred Forte, Dexamethasone, Durezol Tyrvaya Nasal Spray - Neuro-Stimulation of Tears: Oxervate Eye Drop Neurotrophic Keratitis Low Dose Naltexone (LDN) - Neuropathic Corneal Pain Oral Antibiotic/Steroids: Azithromycin (Zpack), Minocycline, Doxycyline (Oracea or Targadox), Prednisone, Augmentin, Cephalexin Topical Creams/Gels (external use): Ivermectin 1% (Soolantra), Oxymetazoline 1%, Azelaic Acid 10%, MetroGel, Zilxi (Minocycline gel), Triple Cream (Ivermectin, Niacinamide, and Oxymetazoline vs Azelaic Acid), Testosterone Cream
Patients should communicate openly with their healthcare providers about any side effects or concerns, ensuring a tailored and responsive treatment plan is developed
