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Our vision is our most relied-upon sense so it must be kept healthy and clean to function optimally and remain comfortable. One of the best ways to do this is to ensure that we have exceptional eye hygiene. Nevertheless, issues can still occur that result in problems that have swift repercussions for our vision. The good news is that there are treatments that can help. One of the latest advances in eye health technology is ZEST.

TearCare is an FDA-approved, software-controlled, wearable eyelid technology that delivers targeted and adjustable thermal energy to the meibomian glands, for the purpose of alleviating dry eyes caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. It is a relatively new method of treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction – a condition that is characterized by issues with the production of oil for the tear film that coats the eyes. The meibomian glands are responsible for producing this oil, but when they fail to work properly, such as if there is a blockage of hardened oil deposits, the tear film that coats the eyes lacks lubrication.