If you suffer from dry eye syndrome you will know what a sweet thing it is when those tired, irritated, heavy eye feelings are relieved by drops or other treatments. You will also know that because dry eye is a chronic condition these persistent symptoms often return, making you feel less than your best.
At Dry Eye Zone we wanted to share with you 3 compelling reasons you might just want to treat yourself, or someone you care about, to the multi-award-winning heat and massage treatment for dry eye relief – the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand.
Read on to learn more about why the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand is being recommended by eye care professionals and is shaking-up the treatment of dry eye…
Fast relief
If you suffer from dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), and it is estimated that up to 69% of you do, your eye care professional will almost certainly have advised regular heat therapy. If you suffer from MGD the lubricating and protective oils your eyes produce, known as meibum, becomes thick and no longer flows into the eye. Instead they clog up the eye lid ducts causing dry eye symptoms and often lid irritation too.
Heating the eyelids to soften and express meibum from the glands can bring fast relief. This involves applying heat to the eye lids at the required temperature (40-42C) for 12-15 minutes, followed by eye lid massage, and finally a cleanse. Initially this routine might need to be repeated 2 to 3 times daily to help those essential oils start to flow more easily into the eye.
The Peep Club Heated Eye Wand heat treatment only takes a total of 2-4 minutes per eye. It heats to the optimal temperature in around one minute and sustains the temperature for as long as required.
For greater efficacy and efficiency the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand also massages as it applies heat. The gentle vibration (10,000 pulses a minute) is designed to stimulate the meibomian glands and help unblock clogged ducts. The result is improved tear quality and symptom relief.
Easy to use
You can really just relax and enjoy treating your eyes with the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand as there is no need for microwaves, boiling kettles or heating flannels. You can use it anywhere with ease, you just need to apply a little eye cream first to allow it to glide easily over the skin. You can use it in hotels, on planes and even sitting at your desk or in bed! – you decide. Because it so hassle free to use you might just find yourself using it more often and that means getting great results for your eyes.
And now for that beauty bonus
The Peep Club Heated Eye Wand has been described by beauty editors as being “like a hot stone massage for your eyes". When thinking about beauty and giving yourself a treat you need to turn on the red LED setting. In a clinical study red LED light therapy was shown to promote collagen and elastin production, to help plump and firm up your eye area. Using red LED light therapy twice weekly the study subjects showed a reduction of fine lines, skin roughness, and increased skin collagen density. The Peep Club Heated Eye Wand also improves circulation to stimulate the muscles and oxygen flow around the eye. This is for use on the delicate skin around the eye rather than the eye lid itself.
The LED light is not for use on the eye lid only for use on the skin around the eye area.
A winner with dry eye sufferers
Everyone at Dry Eye Zone loves this innovative addition to our dry eye management tool box, including our optician partners. But you do not have to take just our word for it, visit Dry Eye Zone and read our customers reviews – this really is a game changer.
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If you are experiencing dry eye symptoms then you should ask the advice of your eye care professional. Why not book your next eye examination with an independent optician today.
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