Dr. Shelby Brogdon

Dr. Shelby Brogdon She also pratices Primary Care Optometry at Natural State Eye Care.

Dr. Brogdon practices at the Dry Eye Center of Arkansas in Little Rock, where she specializes in diagnosis and management of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease.

Honored to be featured in Vision Monday this Mother’s Day in A tribute to Working moms in optometry 🙌🏻 “I’m learning th...
05/10/2026

Honored to be featured in Vision Monday this Mother’s Day in A tribute to Working moms in optometry 🙌🏻

“I’m learning the importance of finding things that bring me joy outside of both work and family roles, which is something I’m still actively working on. More than anything, I’ve had to let go of the idea that I can be perfect at everything. Instead, I focus on showing up as my best self each day, while also giving myself permission to rest, reset and recharge. That time is essential, not just for me personally, but so I can continue to show up fully for my patients, my team, and my family.”

https://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/todays-read/article/a-mothers-day-tribute-to-working-moms-in-optical/

04/12/2026

There are days when it feels like I’m being pulled in a hundred different directions.

Patients who need me.
Little voices at home who need me too.

And somehow, both matter so much.

Because the work I do changes lives in one way…
and the life I’m building at home means everything in another.

Love their little voices and thoughts on what I do 😍

03/29/2026

Warm compresses are one of the most recommended treatments for dry eye…
But they only work if you’re doing them correctly!

Here are the most common mistakes I see:

🔥 Using a washcloth that loses heat too fast
If it’s not staying warm for at least 5–10 minutes, it’s not effectively melting the oils in your glands

🔥 Skipping days
This isn’t a “once in a while” treatment… it works better when it’s routine

🔥 Not doing lid massage after
Heat melts the oils, but massage helps express them (this step is key)

🔥 Doing it at the wrong time of day
Morning is actually best, your not blinking overnight, so this is the ideal time to get things flowing is prior to stating your day.

🔥 Expecting instant results
This is part of a long-term strategy and not a quick fix

But keep in mind that heat isn’t always the answer in some cases, it can actually worsen inflammation depending on the type of dry eye. This is where a proper diagnosis really matters.

My favorite heated mask that is featured here is from 🙌🏻 it’s high quality, rechargeable, multiple settings!

This week has been one I’ll never forget 🙌🏻Stepping into this new chapter as the Dry Eye Center of Arkansas has come wit...
03/27/2026

This week has been one I’ll never forget 🙌🏻

Stepping into this new chapter as the Dry Eye Center of Arkansas has come with so many emotions but more than anything, I just feel overwhelming gratitude.

For every message, kind word, and congratulations … thank you.

Your support is what makes this dream real, and I don’t take that lightly.

We’re just getting started ✨

Flowered provider by my sweet hubby 😍

03/02/2026

Digital device use significantly reduces blink rate and increases incomplete blinking.

Incomplete blinking prevents proper meibomian gland expression which destabilizes the oil layer of the tear film and accelerates tear evaporation.

Clinical tip for patients:
• Conscious full blinking exercises
• Screen positioning below primary gaze
• 20-20-20 rule
• Evaluation with your eye doc for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Sometimes the most advanced treatment starts with a basic habit. So don’t forget to Blink!

02/24/2026

Dry eye treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all.

When we identify the root cause and create a customized treatment plan, including targeted in-office therapies, we can restore gland function, improve tear quality, and provide lasting relief.

Not just temporary comfort. Real improvement.

Just the way I like it!

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Little Rock, AR
72002, 72103, 72201, 72202, 72204, 72205, 72206, 72207, 72209, 72210, 72211, 722

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