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Dry Eyes or Dry Eye Syndrome |
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Prevention and treatment options
Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of
the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting
and maintaining good vision. See self help points and product reviews.
Nutritional Supplements
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What others say:
I want to thank you so much for helping out my poor dry eyes.
After Lasik surgery, my eyes became so continuously dry, I
was putting in eye drops 3-4 times a day and still they were red. I finally went
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expensive and burned my eyes. Then my cousin, who has rheumatoid arthritis
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-- Patty H., Irving, Texas (2/08)
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-- L. Eisler (6/07)
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-- L. Mills, Santa Rosa, CA (3/08)
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Overview & Symptoms
Dry eyes, often referred to as Dry Eye Syndrome, is the
most frequent patient complaint to eye doctors. Dry Eye Syndrome
is often related to health conditions in the rest of the body.
It is commonly associated with dryness of other mucous membranes,
interior body surfaces such as joints and brittle nails. It can also
be a sign of more serious diseases. more ...
Causes & Who's At Risk?
Disruptions in the tear production process, blepharitis, computer user, LASIK surgery, some diseases, aging, hormonal changes for women, etc. more ...
A number of prescribed and over-the-counter drugs can harm your eyes. more ...
Self Help
- The Vision Diet - recommended in Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision ... more ...
- Eat lots of green leafy vegetables.
- Avoid sugar and/or artificial sweeteners: Consumption of more than 11 teaspoons of sugar a day has been linked to dry eyes. more ...
- Avoid toxic fats in commercial red meat, dairy products, fried foods and hydrogenated oils (such as margarine and shortening). more ...
- Avoid coffee and smoking
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
- Avoid any foods you may be allergic to. Try cutting out categories of foods for a week at a time, more ...
- Supplement your diet with a good multivitamin such as
Dr. Grossman's Whole Food Multivitamin and/or and organic green drink daily such as
Nanogreens
- Use a humidifier at home and/or at work to keep the air from drying out in the winter.
- Remember to blink, especially while working at the computer.
- Check your medications for any side effects that may cause dry eyes.
- Gently massage upper and lower lids, a couple of times a day to stimulate the tear glands.
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