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image via usda.gov Experts are concerned that people are not getting enough beta-carotene in their diets. We need the pro-vitamin A contained in beta-carotene to help prevent and treat Macular Degeneration , Glaucoma, Cataracts, Dry Eyes. The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, states that many people across the world do not get [...] image by jovirakel According to an article in Primary Care Optometry News dry eye symptoms can be caused by interactions of cosmetics. Gregory S. Moore, OD pins the problem on the interaction of different product brands rather than the used of eye make-up in general. He says “There’s the possibility that different brands of [...] The FDA has recently approved Cymbalta, the drug commonly prescribed to treat depression, to also be given patients who suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain. It has been recommended to people with chronic low back pain and chronic osteoarthritis pain. The drug’s manufacturer, Elly Lily, does not claim to understand how Cymbalta helps alleviate these symptoms. [...] Image courtesy of nei.nih.gov Dry Eye Syndrome is the most common eye complaint that we hear about from our patients and clients. A study out of Denmark surveys the causes of eye discomfort in office settings. According to the study authors: “Ocular discomfort,” characterized by burning, dry and itching eyes is associated with [...] Photo by Kevin Walsh If you have dry eye symptoms before undergoing LASIK surgery, the problem is very likely to persist, if not worsen, after laser eye surgery. According to an article published in The Archives of OphthalmologyTear function and dry eye symptoms improve within several postoperative months in most cases; however, some patients [...] In 2006, researchers reported on a study of the effect of acupuncture on cases of dry eye. Because acupuncture has proven to help those suffering from dry mouth, scientists, who discussed their findings at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, decided to try to technique for patients exhibiting dry [...] The common preservatives Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK) can increase the eye surface irritation and disease. Those who suffer from moderate to severe dry-eye and who use artificial tears frequently (4 times a day or more) should avoid tear solutions containing (BAK) preserved artificial tears (http://www.agingeye.net/dryeyes/dryeyesdrugtreatment.php). [...] Results from a recent survey of 400 Sjogren’s syndrome patients showed that half of those surveyed experienced common symptoms such as dry mouth or dry eyes for three or more years before receiving an accurate diagnosis from a healthcare professional. [...] New technology may replace eye drops currently used by people suffering from glaucoma and dry-eye. Studies have found that a majority of glaucoma patients regularly skip their eye drops, putting themselves at risk for blindness, and that even when drops are used regularly, only a small percentage of the medication tends to be absorbed [...] A dry eye study, shows that a group using GLA showed a significant improvement in the specific symptom of “dryness” at 3 and 6 months (p <0.01) as well as significant improvement in overall lens comfort at 6 months (p<0.01). Tear meniscus height was increased in the GLA group at 6 months relative to baseline [...] |
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