Amcon Lab’s Moist Heat Compress Mask
Millions of people worldwide suffer from the frustrating and uncomfortable condition of Dry Eyes. As an eye care professional, once you diagnose a patient with Dry Eye, you face the task of explaining that this condition is not one that can be cured through a simple cycle of medication, surgery, or just running its course. Patients with chronic Dry Eye Disease likely will require a lifetime of treatment.
This news can be overwhelming for the patient. Not only will it affect their daily routine and lifestyle, but there can be the financial burden of the lifelong expense of OTC or prescription dry eye drops. Often these costs lead to patients not complying with a treatment plan and “just living with it”. In addition to a decreased quality of life by “just living with it”, not properly treating dry eye disease can lead to corneal surface abrasions, corneal ulcers, and vision loss.
Natural Treatment for Dry Eye Disease
A less daunting and affordable treatment plan may be the use of a moist heat eye compress such as the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress. This addition to Amcon’s Viva Dry Eye Therapy line of products provides patients with an inexpensive, natural treatment that can offer relief from the irritation, redness, and burning symptoms of dry eye. Unlike many other treatments for those suffering from dry eye, the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress doesn’t rely on artificial lubricants or medications. Instead, it uses the body’s natural processes to improve eye lubrication and alleviate discomfort.
The Magic of Silica Beads
The Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress is filled with silica beads that naturally absorb moisture from the air and release it when microwaved. The moist heat compress stimulates the Meibomian glands which are responsible for producing the oil that keeps eyes lubricated. Many experts believe that clogged Meibomian glands lead to dry eye disease.
Why Choose a Moist Heat Compress Over Other Treatment Options?
One of the most significant benefits of the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress is the comfort it provides to patients. Many treatments for conditions related to dry eye can cause discomfort or pain. This often results in patients not adhering to treatment plans and, ultimately, experiencing poor outcomes.
How To Prepare the Compress for Treatment
Using the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress is designed to be easy for patients.
- Place the compress on a clean microwave-safe plate and heat it for 20 seconds in the microwave.
- After 20 seconds, perform a heat touch test by resting the inside of the wrist on the heated compress.
- If the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress isn’t to the desired temperature, heat it in the microwave in five-second increments without exceeding thirty seconds.
- Apply the viva mask on the eyes.
- If the compress is too hot when contacting the eyes it should be immediately removed and left to further cool.
- Once the compress reaches the desired temperature, it can be applied to the eyes for 8-15 minutes, once a day, or as directed.
While applying the compress, warn patients to be careful not to strap the band on too tight on the face. If preferred, patients can wear the Viva Dry Eye Compress without the strap while in a reclining position during treatment.
Cleaning the Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress
- If the compress comes into contact with makeup, oils, grease, or food, handwash it with mild detergent and water two hours after use to keep it clean.
- After washing, let the compress dry for 24 hours before the next use.
Retail Opportunity
The Viva Dry Eye Therapy Compress is an excellent practice retail item that can offer your patients a natural, effective treatment for dry eye or other related conditions such as Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or Blepharitis.
For more information visit vivadryeyetherapy.com, amconlabs.com, or call your Amcon Representative at 1.800.255.6161.
