Episode 8: Inside the World of Ocular Hygiene: RF, IPL, and the Beauty Side of Dry Eye with Andrea Marczenko

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Andrea Maczenko, owner and certified technician at medical aesthetics company, Your Perfect Skin Inc, to discuss the growing issue of dry eye and the role of ocular hygiene in combatting it. Andrea, an ocular hygienist, explains the importance of lid hygiene, and the advanced treatments available for dry eye, include radio requency and IPL🎧If you are looking for at-home eye care tips, this episode is for you! 🎧Andrea Marczenko is the owner and certified technician at Your Perfect Skin Inc., a medical aesthetics company located in downtown Burlington. For ten years Andrea has been a noteworthy leader in the medical aesthetics space with over 10,000 hours specializing in skin tightening and body contouring. Your Perfect Skin Inc. has fostered her inspiration for empowering people to feel better about themselves. In 2022 Andrea received her Ocular Hygienist certification and the opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Patricia Fink Optometry / Vision Therapy to assist with the dry eye treatment program. This beneficial treatment not only aligns with Andrea’s skill set but also with her mission. Outside of work, Andrea most cherishes her time being a mom to daughter Tayah.Welcome to Dry Eye Girlfriend. - - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit our website dryeyegirlfriend.com, and connect with Angela on Instagram (@dryeyegirlfriend) and TikTok (@dryeyegirlfriend). Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!Resources and References Instagram for Your Perfect Skin, Incyourperfectskin.caZocuFoamShow Notes  1:39 - Angela introduces today’s special guest, Andrea Marczenko, and dives into her story with dry eye4:58 - Andrea describes what an ocular hygienist is and does, and if it’s possible to clean your eyes at home9:26 - Andrea reveals where radiofrequency and IPL come into the protocol and what the processes encompass14:57 - Andrea chats Demodex - what they are, what they do, and how to combat them16:35 - Andrea discusses treatment protocols and their personalization18:20 -  Andrea lists some of the beauty benefits of radiofrequency and IPL treatments21:05 - Angela and Andrea discuss why we should all go see someone who specializes in IPL for dry eye, and describe what the treatments are like30:10 - Andrea divulges recommendations for at home eye care in between treatments to maximize the impact of treatments33:30 - Andrea shares where she thinks ocular health and beauty are headed in the future35:53 - Andrea lets us know where we can find her and what she’s up to right now!37:12 - Angela wraps up the episode!