Dr. Zimski
How Weather Changes Can Worsen Dry Eye — And What You Can Do About It!
As we move through the seasons, many people experience changes in their environment that can have a big impact on their eyes. For those...
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Dr. Zimski
Aug 73 min read
The Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
Finding Comfort for Dry Eyes: The Benefits of Low Water Content Contact Lenses Finding comfortable contact lenses can be a real challenge...
Dr. Zimski
Jul 242 min read
Are Punctal Plugs Effective?
Let's Explore The Pros, Cons and Options Below... Silicone Plugs Silicone plugs are semi-permanent and can last for years, but are not...
Dr. Zimski
Jul 93 min read
Avoiding Treatments That Don't Work
Let’s face it… there is nothing more frustrating than spending time, money and effort on treatments that aren’t effective. While there is...
Dr. Zimski
Jul 23 min read
Managing Dry Eye: A Guide to Treatments
As an ophthalmologist specializing in treating dry eye, I often encounter patients who are frustrated with the care they have received by...
Dr. Zimski
Jun 253 min read
Not All IPL is the Same
Not All IPL is the Same I am often asked if IPL is effective for treating dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, and the short...
Dr. Zimski
Jun 183 min read
Allergies and Eyes
Do itchy, watery eyes have you down? It’s been a terrible allergy season this year in Colorado. As an ophthalmologist, I’ve been seeing...
Dr. Zimski
Jun 113 min read
Understanding Styes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
As an ophthalmologist, I encounter a wide array of eye conditions, some more common than others. One of the most common conditions that...
Dr. Zimski
Jun 43 min read
Accutane and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Cause Of Dry Eye Syndrome?
Let’s take a look at the relationship between Accutane and MGD and at the underlying mechanisms, symptoms, and potential management strategi
Dr. Zimski
May 293 min read
Dry Eyes? Here Are 5 Lifestyle Changes to Consider
The surface of your eyes are exposed to environmental factors day in, day out. These factors include wind, high temperatures, low...
Dr. Zimski
May 213 min read
Dry Eyes, Blinking & Blinking Exercises To Bring Relief
Do you ever notice that when you’re deeply focused on something like reading a book, watching a show, playing a game, or working on a...
Dr. Zimski
May 211 min read
Dr. Zimski Talks Dry Eye & Eye Hygiene on the Moving Forward Podcast
On the mid-season finale of the Moving Forward podcast, I talked with my old friend John Lim about dry eye and steps you can take to...
Dr. Zimski
May 142 min read
VEVYE: The Different Cyclosporine
I have been using VEVYE myself. I’ve also prescribed it to many patients that much prefer it to other anti-inflammatories. They have been im
Dr. Zimski
May 75 min read
Are Your Cosmetics The Culprit? The Connection Between Makeup And Dry Eye
The good news is you can reduce the harmful effects of makeup by adjusting the way you apply and remove your cosmetics. Even more important,
Dr. Zimski
Apr 303 min read
Neuropathic Eye Pain Treatments to Consider
Treating eye pain requires a balance of addressing issues on the ocular surface and the underlying nerve dysfunction associated with it.
Dr. Zimski
Apr 234 min read
Neuropathic Eye Pain in Dry Eye Patients
Ocular surface pain can have a tremendous impact on quality of life. But what is it? What causes it? And how are our Denver-area dry eye...
Dr. Zimski
Apr 181 min read
Dry Eyes, Autoimmune Disorders, & Rheumatology: Part II Of the UnabridgedMD Podcast
Today we're happy announce the second of a two-part discussion between Dr. Lauren Zimski and Dr. Isabelle Amigues on the Unabridged MD...
Dr. Zimski
Apr 164 min read
The Connection Between the Autonomic Nervous System, Stress, and Dry Eye
Are you feeling stressed lately? If so, it is important to understand how stress can impact the ocular surface. The autonomic nervous...
Dr. Zimski
Apr 121 min read
Lauren Zimski Talks Dry Eye Treatment On The UnabridgedMD Podcast
Dr. Lauren Zimski brings expert dry eye care to the UnabridgedMD podcast, hosted by Isabelle Amigues, MD. This is the first of a two-part...
Dr. Zimski
Mar 273 min read
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction & Dry Eye Syndrome
Most people don’t give eyelids much thought. But they’re there, protecting your eyes, whether we are thinking about them or not. One of...
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