Optometrist
515 N Wood Ave
Suite 202
Linden, NJ
Top reviews
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Very nice person, take time to listen to her patient. Thanks
Are your eyes DRY???
This is my second decade practicing as an optometrist, and the number of patients I see suffering from dry eye seems to be only increasing. Part of it is due to the environment (air conditioning, poor air quality), and another part is the way we use our eyes. Evaporative dry eye is the most common type, meaning the tears evaporate rapidly, leaving our eyes burning, stinging, or with a foreign body sensation... you name it!
Evaporative dry eye comes from insufficient production of oil from tiny tubes located in our eyelids called Meibomian glands. The Meibomian glands on our lower lid are the most important, as they release tiny oil particles from the openings in these tubes, and during the blink, the top lid spreads the oil across the eye, replenishing the oily part of the tear. The oil in the tears prevents the tears from evaporating, bringing protective molecules and oxygen to the tears that help fight bacteria and viruses like pink eye.
Unfortunately, as our blink rate decreases during computer work or driving, and our skin ages, losing its collagen, these little tubes get clogged with oil. The oil hardens and clogs them up. After an extended period of being clogged, the Meibomian glands atrophy, causing permanent chronic dry eye!
During this time, patients notice their eyes burning, excessively tearing, or experiencing a sensation as if something is in their eyes. This sensation comes from tears evaporating too quickly, therefore interfering with the normal consistency of the tears, and our body trying to make up for it by producing an extra “watery” part of the tear, which is unable to properly lubricate and protect the eye.
So what is the solution, you ask?!
Fortunately, there is a solution, and it works best when initiated early in the disease process.
Maintaining proper lid hygiene and function is the main focus to avoid this uncomfortable condition. I find that hot compresses using a microwavable mask, followed by eyelid wipes to remove excess debris and finally disinfection with a hypochlorous solution can be helpful in maintaining lid health. Diet supplementation with Omega-3 oil is helpful too.
Forma I and IPL have been pioneering in the treatment of dry eye as this is a great way to save those Meibomian glands from destruction by using radiofrequency to bulk heat the lids, stimulating collagen production and then using IPL (intense pulsed light) when possible to reduce inflammation. This procedure is a great tool in our toolbox as it gets to the root of the dry eye problem while also producing a favorable side effect of tightening the skin around the eye.
Ask us about which treatment is best for you at your next check-up!
Sincerely,
Dr. Moyshelis
Comprehensive Eye Exams
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Glaucoma
Cataracts
Myopia Control
Emergency Eye Care
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Location
Family Eyecare, LLC
515 N Wood Ave
Suite 202
Linden, NJ, 07036
More About Dr. Elaina Moyshelis, OD
NPI Number
1700078086
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
More then Awesome
Very nice person, take time to listen to her patient. Thanks
Quick, professional and affordable.
Dr. Moyshelis was very kind, thorough and answered all my questions. I didn’t have many to ask anyway because she explained everything so carefully to me and gave helpful tips and advise as well. I felt very safe here.
The staff are so nice! The doctor took well care of me. The clinic is very clean and they are also making the most to keep it even cleaner because of the situations we are going through. The staff me everything possible to make me feel comfortable, everything was very well addressed. Definitely coming back and definitely making this my default clinic
Always a pleasure. Dr was right on time and I didn’t wait. Office staff was friendly and dr was Thorough with her exam. See you next year!
Dr. Moyshelis was very informative and patient with all of my concerns. It’s unfortunate that they no longer accept my eye care plan but I am still looking forward to continuing with her.
A very competent and kind doctor and the entire crew. I sincerely recommend. They have beautiful frames for glasses.
A clean,safe office with friendly and helpful staff .My whole family goes here. Great selection of frames and services.
Great customer service. I was seen very quickly. Everyone made me feel comfortable and made sure to answer any questions I had. Honestly, they are the only eye doctor I will ever go to.
She’s great! And very patient with children
Friendly and fast!
Dr. Moyshelis and her staff were excellent. Took me right away. Staff were very friendly as well.
Dr. Moyshelis was great and very understanding. It is my first time wearing glasses but she eased any of my concerns and the girls at the front desk helped me choose my frames. Thank you!
Everyone work there are very friendly!
