Eyelid Warm Compress - Easy Hot Compress for Dry Eyes
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2018
- How to warm compress? Here I review how I like to do them.
Warm compresses work best by
Providing constant heat
Do them for at LEAST 10 minutes at a time
Repeat at least daily for dry eye symptoms or blepharitis
Repeat at least four times per day in cases of a stye or chalazion
PRO TIP: Gentle massage over the eyelids will help push melted oils out of the blocked Meibomian glands and allow them to produce new oils.
Wash Cloth Method
Pro:
- Inexpensive
Cons:
-Needs to be reheated frequently
-takes longer to finish
-Can be messy
-Waste of water
Sock with Dry Rice
Pro:
-fairly inexpensive
Cons:
-Need to repeat for each eye
-Potentially a cause for infection (I gave myself a stye once doing this)
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*** About This Video ***
In this Joseph J. Allen, O.D., F.A.A.O from Doctor Eye Health reviews how to make a hot compress (diy warm compress). This video also goes over how to use a Bruder Moist Heat compress. Benefits of hot compress include using the warm compress for stye, using the warm compress for dry eyes, using the warm compress for chalazion and using the warm compress for blepharitis. This video focuses on the benefits of using a moist heat compress and reviews the pros and cons of some common alternatives.
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He is an eye doctor and he has the most beautiful eyes. ☺️
🙏🙏🙏 Thank you!
You welcome, darling. 🐭🍓🍷
I was going to say the same!! I was staring at his eyes the ENTIRE time!!! Love his eyes and love him so much, what a great eye doctor 😍
In certain lightings his eyes remind of Frank Sinatras! Such bright beauties!
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Thank you so much! I was in so much pain from a stye. After using that eye mask I feel almost completely better!
love this guy
so enthusiastic & knowledgeable
Your instruction video was helpful & since it is a video I can rewatch as often as I need to. I'm 87, newly diagnosed MGD, wanting to do Heat/massage correctly. Thanks for showing me the proper way.
Great video. I have learned a lot about how to help different eye issues on here.
Thanks for all the tips, my eyes appreciate it too
Got a bruder mask today from my eye doctor! I cant wait to use it :)
Bruder is great i use this , bought it from my optometrist- excellent product
Just ordered the Bruder Moist Heat Compress. Thanks for providing the link!
Eye think you are amazing with all of your advice! Currently using a heating pad wrapped in a pillowcase ensuring it is not too hot. I do not have a microwave! Sometimes, also a warm washcloth under the heating pad. I think it is helping...no worse....a bit better!!!
Great video. I'm a minnesotan too! Just diagnosed with these dry eye problems yesterday and my doctor also recommended the bruder. It's gonna come on sunday, just need to get through today and tomorrow!
I do 20 seconds and it feels great and lasts 15 minutes easily, it's really been helping my infected blepharitis and the massaging is helping too! Hopefully it'll save me from having to have surgery (im broke broke haha)
do you have to run it under water at all? before putting in the microwave or after you heat it up?
Don’t worry 🙏🙏
This guy is a legend.
You literally have educated and helped me I currently have a star on the inside of my eye and I get them quite often and they hurt
Thanks doc! You’re awesome
Thank you for your videos. Even though this one is a few years old, it's relevant. I got an Optase mask, its great. It goes across the bridge of my nose for a bit of added comfort. I had Lasik surgery about a month ago and my eyes are so dry now. Instead of spending more money on many many eye drops and using the horrible medicated drops, I decided to try a mask. It's doing wonders. Less dryness throughout the day. I use it twice a day.
How do you wash your eye mask ?
My doctor said I have dry eye and to start using the brudder mask. Good tips and love the video. I feel safe enough to try it now.
How is your dry eye sir
This video is exactly what I needed
Great tips, alot of people don't know what to do when given instructions at the eye dr. But I use the sock with rice but I make sure I put enough rice so its enough to cover both eyes. I've also used this method for almost 2 years and havent gotten an infection by using a clean sock that I dont use anymore and wash it every few days.
Thank you! The rice and sock method is pretty great, It was so weird to get a stye that first time. Clean/new sock is the way to go for sure.
Good video direct and to the point
Thank you so much for this straight forward helpful video
THank you! It was a fun video to make. (especially my cat at the end lol)
Great video!!
GLA from blackcurrant seed oil, New Zealand variety is also noticably good for dry eyes. Dr. recommended it when I first opted for hard rgp lenses. Great vid, I was looking for this to massage out my ciliary spasm. Too much close work spasms the focusing muscle & "locks" in nearsightedness.
I have chronic dry eye and chronic inflammation in both eyes, due to having multiple surgeries. 13 surgeries total. My eye Dr told me of the Bruder mask yesterday, going to pick one up.
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the information ☺
Thank you for this!
Good information.
Hot compress that I use is Wahl heating massager. Heat for 5 to 10min each eye. About a minute to 30 seconds on massage.
Great tips🌷
These are great videos. As a new "dry eye" person, these really help. I do have a quick question: At night, I use a gel drop in my eyes. And I do a compress. Should I do the drop before or after the compress? Thank you!
I have a Bruder and a Manta mask with a set of cool rings and a set of warm rings. I much prefer the warm rings with the Manta. They do not put any pressure on the eyeball and really help.
Pro tip, test the Temp with the front of your hand, not back. There is a lot more temperature receptors there that resembles your eyelids compared to the back
thank you dr eye
Should be receiving a Bruder eye mask this week.
I have been given eye pad for heat compress for my dry eyes and help with my blocked tear ducks. That constantly give one eye a forever drip and the heat pack has helped beyond belief. I’m totally shocked how it’s helped immediately.
o I'm glad, is it possible for me to know what kind of thermal mask I tried and got results, please reply
Good & thorough info Doc but the best part was the cat at the end ! 🤓😼
I love my cat Zelda. She is adorable. Maybe she can join me more often.
Cats are ALWAYS the best part. :) Cheapest CAT scan out there, too....mine catch when I'm not feeling well faster than I do. :)
Wow. Regarding all the information he is giving us - another example of how we do not get things explained to us so we understand. I now realize that tears have a number of important components and where they come from. Eye doctors have addressed my dry eyes as "well, it happens" Then, they want to prescribe long-term medications. Not doing that. Now I know I can (I hope) get those oil glands moving and feel better. Maybe videos like this is why "professionals" are upset because we are learning about how to take care of our bodies and say NO to medicine all the time. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to do compress and massage.
Helpful video❤️
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
thank you Dr.Gos bless🤗
thank u Doc
thank you very much
Good info
Hey I just got 1 of these. I've been having some trouble with dry eyes and a sty and we will see how this works for me
The Optase system ( at Walgreen’s) is excellent! It can be used warm or cold.
Angela Perry How much are they?
Very helpful video thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you once again. I am buying the eye compress. Having dry eyes sucks!!
Yes it does! Thanks for watching 😊. Keep us updated on how the compress works for you.
Yes I can definitely agree ugh 😑
Thank you
thank you
I appreciate what you are doing. I recently had cataract surgery and now experiencing dry eye. How soon can I use the eye compress?
Your honesty is reassuring. This video is really well done
Does doing the warm compress best to do right after showering since your skin is somewhat moist? What are your thoughts?
Thank you
I have been successful using a cloth, hot / warm tap water 5 min bid. Bent over & salt added to water. Then gentle massaging to a count of 100. 1 tsp salt . I can add boiling water carefully to keep temp up.. I like the moisture.
Eye got it thanks
Your eyes tho ❤️
😁 I try so hard haha
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Just found you 2024 & your videos are #1!
I bought this mask & it seems to dry out my eyes even more, I don’t get any relief & it does t create any tears or moisture to my eyes? If you see this I’d love a post back🙏
Q: How often?? Fantastic video, I purchased one of these microwaveable eye compresses and LOVE it! I was using a hot wet washcloth which is a mess, less effective, and you almost have to burn the skin of your eyelid to get it hot enough - then it cools off in about 45 seconds. Question please: How often should I do the warm eye compress and express the oil from the glands, for routine good eye maintenance? Once per day, every other day, once per week?? Your thoughts please, and thank you again for these videos!
Use warm water in bottle, take a wet cloth. It lasts more
he does say in the video how long for and how often.
Thanks ❤❤💎
Do you do this in conjunction with using dry eye drops?
My name is Rose and I just started using the eye compress for dry eye I also have a high stigmatism. I am also in the process of getting hard contacts to help with My stigmatism.
my eye doctor - specialist in pars plana vitrectomy - told the eye warming can improve metabolism in eyes and can accelerate PVD
thanx
I use this. It is FABULOUS! The massage after is, in my opinion, incredibly beneficial.
Thanks so much for your videos.
I agree! 100%
After massaging your eyes, do you have to wipe them after? Any help would be appreciated
Massage it with the stye present? But it’s painful and seem to get irritated when I touch it😬
Would it be okay to use rice for cold -hot eyes mask do you think? Thanks for the great videos!
Hey, I was wondering, would you recommend using hot tea bags instead of the warm towel? Black tea bags? Or does it not have the same effect? Thanks for all your tipps :) !!
If my chalazion is on lower lid - do I ONLY apply heat to lower lid or my entire lid ??
I just bought this mask and just used it , like it alot! Another eye Dr had recommended it and now you are as well ! Great info , thank you !
I love your resource links and I have logged everything for now and future reference How long does the Bruder mask last Mine is a year old You mentioned washing it Really Ok so you mean just spot washing correct I cover mine with a thin clean piece of organic cotton to keep it clean And of course keeping the cotton clean
Thanks you doctor eye 😊 my shazalion thank you too (your video comes to France)
I try to do an eye compress everyday,but there are times I miss a lot of days.When I do it,my eyes feel so much better.It is great for eye stain.I don't use the brand in this video but I use Thermal on.
Cool! Thanks for sharing!
how do i clean the bruder eye mask properly? what soap/mild detergent is used?
Good video
Glad you enjoyed Thank you!
I got blepharitis rn, and i want to used this Bruder eye mask for a routine too, but i can't get it in my country...and the alternative i could get is usb heated eye mask (infrared), is it the same?
you are awesome
Ty
Since you would have oil on your eyes after using the Bruder mask, would it be ok to use an eye wash to clean your eyes or would that be counterproductive?
Another excellent video.
If you are like me and the strap is too short you can call bruder and they will mail you an extension strap.
I have another question about bleph meds/stye ointments. Bacitracin or erythromycin? Bacitracin has never struck me as an effective med for much of anything allthou UpToDate mentions both.
Hi doctor, can I still massage my eyelids if i had LASIK 6 months ago? I heard the flap never heals so I'm constantly worried about if i will massage the flip loose or rub them right off.
Thx for the video Dr. I have very dry eyes and it's like something in my eyes and burning too, in starting to use eye hot compress let's see
I get a lot of good feedback about them. Hope it helps!
Is it good for dark circles And wek eyesights
@@DoctorEyeHealth can dry eyes be cured completely?
You have great eyes! I use eyedrops for dry eyes. So, is it better to apply eyedrops after or before the eye compress?
I have chronic dry eye. I use the compress as well as drops. this was helpful. do you recommend drops right after the compress? I do drops 3 times as day and compress twice a day right now.
Thank you. I am getting flashes of light to the sides.
Can you also tell when a hot compress is recommended and when a cold compress is?
What do you think about the cheap gel bead masks you find at target/marshalls etc- They're not marketed towards eye "health" necessarily, but do you think they work just as well? And would you be worried about having heated plastic that close to your eye (since most are usually made of plastic)
My ophtho told me to fill an old sock with rice, tie it off and microwave it for 35-40 seconds, then apply it to my eyes. It works great - just make sure it's not too hot. It conforms to your eyes. No mess.
Thank you so much Matt, you’re a saint.
I need to do this as I’m
Out of the states and can’t find that mask here in Europe. Will the sock work really well?
I tried the dock with rice. Started off great but then I turned it and it burned me. Watch out for heat spots.
Sock not dock!
I got a Bruder for my itchy dry eyes. Love them.
I used to use cvs health preservative free eye drops but they were taken off the market ....they were the best! You have any suggestions
I'm going to do the compresses but I'm investigating the best method for my blepharitis and dry eye. Suffering from anterior uveitis in my right eye has been another problem and thankfully now on the mend. However, the dry eye problem has been ongoing. Dr, what is your opinion on the USB heat masks ? Lots of people don't recommend the microwave masks as they appear to lose heat too quickly.
Just starting this regimen. Do I have to remove my soft contact lenses for compress and massage?
I got that it feel good
I had PRK 3 months ago and am now having issues with dryness. I've been woken up 3 times now to intense eye pain like a spear going through my eye from dryness. I've started using this mask but wanted to ask, should I use it then use the preservative free drops before I go to bed to avoid that horrible wake up call?
how do i clean the bruder eye mask properly? what soap/mild detergent is used?
Thanks for this!!! Dr.’s don’t explain this part.
Hi Doc. Hor compress is good also for high pressure eye?
What's your opinion on the electric heated eye masks, GLA and artificial tears?
I am using this mask for a few months now using microwave to heat and it work fine/well. But next month I'll be heading to one of the remote region of the country to conduct some research which means I dont really have an easy access to microwave oven. My question is, is it possible to heat the mask using a traditional way of heating? I mean placing the mask inside the aluminum pot the cover it then place the pot to stove? Thanks so muchm
What a silly sweet cat It must be love
Wow glad to watch this video and hear about getting a blur vision after a 10mn session. One of the reasons why I stopped doing it. But makes total sense and I’m gonna start doing it again. Also, I’m wearing scleral lenses, heard it might not be the best idea to put something warm on top of them. What are your thoughts ?
Again thanks for your time and your amazing content !
Me too! I bought a pair of those eye compresses, and wow, I couldn't see anything for about a half hour! I just freaked me out, if there had been some kind of warning I would have been fine with it, so I am going to give them another try.
Thankyou for your advice I've been suffering from styes with wearing masks since the pandemic and love the heat eye mask that you have advised.
did it work?
Thanks!!! Now I know why my Sty won't go away and I have to take antibiotics. Warm wash cloth, microwaved, stays warm for about 3 minutes so it was doing nothing!!!! If only I can get something quick and local but no one sells anything...
What about heating one of those liquid gel packs that can be frozen as well? Can that be used as an eye compress?
I want that