Steam goggles 2.0

Posted on 08th July 2012

First there was (and still is) Blephasteam but now there is the catchily named Panasonic Memoto Este ES-SW50.

Using heated steam the system helps to open blocked glands around the eyes and eyelids and can help with blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) which cause tired gritty and dry eyes.

Blephasteam is available in the UK and we actually have a trial system if anyone is interested in having a shot, but the Panasonic is only available in Japan for the moment. Shame.

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