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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

A Gentle Lid Scrub for Dry Eye, Blepharitis and Lid Hygiene

December 26, 2025 • Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac. • Season 6 • Episode 19

Anyone who suffers from blepharitis or dry eye can benefit from a twice-daily lid cleaning. Dr. Marc Grossman explains why clean eyelids are important to eye health. He describes the ingredients in LidHygenix Foam Eyelid Cleansor, and how to use the product.

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This is the Natural Eye Care Podcast, hosted by leading holistic optometrist Dr. Mark R. Grossman. Senior citizens are at the highest risk of developing macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, and more. The Natural Eye Care Podcast provides complementary and natural approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. Dr. Grossman has degrees in optometry, biology, physical education, and learning disabilities. He is a New York State licensed acupuncturist. With 40 years of experience, he has co-authored the book Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision and Healing. Dr. Grossman.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Mark Grossman, integrative medical optometrist, acupuncturist, in practice for over 45 years, and author of five books on natural eye care. And today's podcast is on an eyelid cleanser we use for almost all our dry eye and blupritis patients. Even good for general keeping your eyelids healthy, but especially if you have blepharitis or dry eye. And that is called Lid Hygienics Gentle Foam Eyelid Cleanser. Lid Hygienics Gentle Foam Eyelid Cleanser is an ophthalmologist-formulated cleanser designed to gently and effectively remove oil, debris, and toxins from the delicate skin of the eyelids and lashes. This hypoallergenic, non-irritating formula is ideal for daily use to maintain optimal eyelid hygiene and support overall eye health. You know, as we always talk about, we talk about dental hygiene, and we need to talk about visual hygiene. And this is part of visual hygiene. Millions and millions of people struggle with itchy, crusty, and irritated eyes due to accumulated debris and excess oil, which can contribute to bacterial overgrowth and discomfort. Lid hygiene is essential for clear, healthy eyes. And lid hygienics provides an easy, effective way to make eyelid cleansing part of your daily routine. What makes lid hygienics different? Unlike traditional eyelid cleanses that rely on harsh detergents or preservatives, lid hygienics is uniquely formulated with aloe vera, which soothes and hydrates, making it ideal for sensitive skin and those prone to dryness. A natural fermented based antimicrobial protection using radish root, a natural preservative alternative that inhibits bacterial growth while nourishing the skin. Balanced pH and gentle surfactants. Unlike some cleanses that strip moisture from the skin, lid hygienics is formulated with mild cleansing agents to remove oil, debris, and irritants without overdrying or causing discomfort. Non-irritating and fraquence-free, free from common irritants like parabens, alcohol, and artificial fragrances. The key benefits removes excess oils, toxins, and debris that accumulate on the eyelids daily, supports lead hygiene to reduce irritation and prevent bacterial buildup. Gently cleanses without drying, soothes and refreshes tight irritated or sensitive eyes. And helps improve symptoms of blepharitis, dry eyes, and mybobian gland dysfunction. How does it help with dry eyes? By keeping the eyelids clean, helps prevent blockages in the mybobian glands, which helps create the tear foam. So it improves oil flow and reduces tear evaporation. In bluffitis, regular cleansing removes crusty buildup and bacteria. And with the mybian gland dysfunction, by eliminating excess oil and debris, it maintains a natural balance of the tear foam. So how do we use it? Wash and dry hands before application. Remove contact lenses prior to use if you use contacts. Apply foam to fingertips, sterile pad or washcloth, and gently scrub the eyelashes in a side-to-side motion with the eyes closed. Blot eyelids dry with a clean washcloth before opening the eyes. And do twice a day, morning and evening for best results. So visit us at naturaleycare.com to learn more about how to keep your eyelids and your eyes healthy and to integrate lid hygienics as part of your visual hygiene. Have a great day.

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