81. New Treatment For Dry Eye Syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) ? Researchers in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson played an important role in the development of http://www.news-medical.net/?id=1774

82. EMedicine - Dry Eye Syndrome : Article By Anthony S Ekong, MD dry eye Syndrome dry eye is a common disorder of the tear film that results from decreased tear production, excessive tear evaporation, or abnormality in http://www.emedicine.com/OPH/topic597.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Lacrimal System Dry Eye Syndrome Last Updated: September 21, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: keratoconjunctivitis sicca, KCS AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Anthony S Ekong, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Ophthalmology, Marshfield Clinic Coauthor(s): C Stephen Foster, MD, FACS , Director of Immunology and Uveitis Service, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School Anthony S Ekong, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Jack L Wilson, PhD , Distinguished Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Tennessee at Memphis; Donald S Fong, MD, MPH

83. Dry Eyes Persons with dry eyes are at greater risk of developing eye infections. In dry eye syndromes, called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, where both eyes are http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/LearningAboutVision/EyeFacts/DryEyes.shtml

HOME PATIENT CARE RESEARCH EDUCATION ... DEPARTMENT Quicklinks eyePRO Clinics Eye Conditions Doctors Directions Grand Rounds Phonebook LIERI Lions Club Eye Facts Allergic Conjunctivitis Baby - Your Baby's Eyes Blepharoplasty - Eye Lift ... Eye Site Dry Eyes (Espanol-click) An estimated 12 million Americans have dry eyes. This condition is the inability to produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eyes lubricated and comfortable. Tears are made by tissue in the lacrimal glands. The major lacrimal glands lie under the skin and extend into the eye socket. Tears reach the surface of the eye via small openings from the gland. Tears drain from the eye's surface by flowing into other tiny openings (lacrimal puncta), then into canals in the eyelids (lacrimal ducts), into a small pouch (lacrimal sac) and finally into the nose. Normally, blinking helps the eyelids spread a tear film over the eye. If blinking is prevented, dry spots develop on the surface of the eye and vision decreases. The continuous production and drainage of tears is very important. Tears keep the eyes moist, help ocular wounds heal and protect against eye infections. Persons with dry eyes are at greater risk of developing eye infections. What causes dry eyes?

84. Dry Eye An estimated 12 million Americans have dry eyes. If drug induced dry eye, stop medication. UIC Specialists Joel Sugar,MD Elmer Tu,MD http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/PatientCare/EyeConditions/DryEye.shtml

HOME PATIENT CARE RESEARCH EDUCATION ... DEPARTMENT Quicklinks eyePRO Clinics Eye Conditions Doctors Directions Grand Rounds Phonebook LIERI Lions Club Patient Care AIDS-Related Eye Problems Allergic Conjunctivitis Amblyopia (lazy eye) ... Wrinkles Eye Conditions Dry Eye An estimated 12 million Americans have dry eyes. This condition is the inability to produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eyes lubricated and comfortable. Signs and Symptoms Stinging, burning and itching of the eyes Episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensations A stringy discharge from the eyes Heaviness of the eyelids Pain and redness of the eye Blurred, changing or decreased vision. Loss of vision usually is not severe Treatments and Prevention Artificial tears Sterile ointments "Inserts" that slowly dissolve in the eye and release artificial tears Using a humidifier in winter AIM moisture chamber glasses Surgically closing the opening to the lacrimal ducts If drug induced dry eye, stop medication UIC Specialists Joel Sugar,MD

85. Dry Eyes dry eyes are more common as people age because the tear glands don t produce tears as well. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/880000054.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Eyes By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Dry Eyes Q: This is in response to your article in yesterday's health section regarding the daughter who had eye problems. I, too, have been told I have dry eyes and to use baby shampoo and eye drops. My eyes bother me a lot because of working on computers all day in an office environment. My doctor has told me that women are more prone to dry eyes as they get older because of hormones, etc. I use the baby shampoo after I initially remove my eye makeup. It removes a lot more even after using other products for my eyes first. I just thought you might be interested to hear that this is quite a common problem. A: I'm glad you've had good results with baby shampoo, a gentle and inexpensive solution to your problem. I have not heard of a connection between dry eyes and hormonal changes, but dry eyes are more common as people age because the tear glands don't produce tears as well. Dry eyes are worsened by the lack of humidity in the winter here and heating systems without built-in humidifiers. Having green plants in the office helps increase the moisture in the air. Some medications like antihistamines or antidepressants can also cause dry eyes. Diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, may be associated with Sjogren's syndrome, a condition involving dry eyes and dry mouth.

86. Ophthalmology Times - Group Declares July As Dry Eye Awareness Month Written by Physicians, For Physicians Ophthalmology Times is an awardwinning physician-driven publication that disseminates news and information of a http://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/ophthalmologytimes/article/articleDetail.jsp?i

87. Information About Dry Eye Syndrome dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye. In dry eye syndrome, the eye doesn t produce enough tears, http://www.mamashealth.com/eye/dryeye.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy ... Sty Links Email Mama What is Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye. It is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians. In dry eye syndrome, the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or the tears have a chemical composition that causes them to evaporate too quickly. If you have dry eye syndrome, avoid rubbing the eyes. Rubbing the eyes worsens the irritation. What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is usually caused by a problem with the quality of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. Dry eye syndrome has several causes. It can be caused by a dry, dusty, or windy climate. Dry eye syndrome can be a side effect of many medications (antihistamines, antidepressants, certain blood pressure medicines, Parkinson's medications, and birth control pills). Dry eye syndrome also occurs as a part of the natural aging process. Purpose of Tears?

88. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Dry Eye Some people do not produce enough tears to keep the front surface of the eye lubricated and comfortable. This condition is known as dry eye. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2373&page=1

89. Blindness And Visual Impairment Centre Dry Eye Simply put, dry eye is the result of not being able to produce enough tears to Although dry eye can occur in men and women, it is more common in women, http://www.cnib.ca/eng/eye_con/cospubs/dryeye.htm

90. Dry Eye Syndrome And Blepharospasm Because dry eye syndrome can cause excessive blinking, its presence may prevent diagnosis of essential blepharospasm. The process for distinguishing the http://www.blepharospasm.org/dryeye.html

Dry Eye and Blepharospasm One of the reasons that essential (dystonic) blepharospasm frequently fails to be diagnosed is the fact that dry eye (which can itself cause blepharospasm) often precedes and/or occurs concomitantly with. The following article by J. Daniel Nelson, M.D. describes these two disorders and how to distinguish them. The term "Dry Eye" refers to a group of diseases which cause symptoms of grittiness or foreign body sensation, burning and dryness. These diseases can be divided into two general categories: those diseases in which tear secretion is inadequate or decreased and those in which tear secretion is adequate or normal. The term "keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)" is used to describe those conditions in which tear secretion is decreased. The most common cause of KCS is Sjogren's syndrome, which is characterized by dry eyes, dry mouth and a systemic autoimmune disease. In secondary Sjogren's syndrome, there is a definable systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or scleroderma. In primary Sjogren's syndrome, there is no definable systemic disease. Other causes of keratoconjunctivitis sicca include graft vs. host disease seen following bone marrow transplantation, AIDS and lymphoma involving the lacrimal glands. The most common cause of dry eye with normal tear secretion is blepharitis (bleph - eyelid; itis - inflammation). Blepharitis can be associated with skin diseases such as seborrhea or rosacea or can occur by itself. In this condition there is either a lack of oily secretion or an abnormality of the oil which leads to inadequate coverage of the aqueous layer, or both. This results in increased evaporation of tears, as well as an increased ability of environmental pollutants to contaminate the tear film.

91. Virtual Hospital: Health Prose: How To Treat Dry Eyes People with severe dry eyes usually complain of pain, redness, decreased vision Causes of dry eyes include wind and sunlight; exposure to dirt and grit; http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/ophthalmology/prose/dryeyes.html

Health Prose: A One-Minute Update for Your Health How to Treat Dry Eyes University of Iowa Health Science Relations and Kenneth Goins, M.D. First Published: February 2004 Last Revised: February 2004 Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed People usually know how to care for dry skin, but they may be unsure how to treat dry eyes, which can be equally or even more uncomfortable. In the winter months, with lower humidity, dry eye problems increase for some people. There are various types of dry eye syndrome, and between 10 and 15 percent of people in the United States have dry eye problems, said Kenneth Goins, M.D., associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. "Many different factors can affect the tear film quality and amount, which leads to secondary changes in the eye and loss of vision," said Goins, who specializes in treating patients with corneal, external and refractive eye diseases at UI Hospitals and Clinics. The amount of lubricating tears produced by the eyes can vary depending on whether the eye is at rest or under stress, such as while reading. People with severe dry eyes usually complain of pain, redness, decreased vision and foreign body sensation.

92. InteliHealth: Dry Eye Syndrome InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information. For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9846.html

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93. Cole Eye Institute - Patient Information Sometimes, a person with dry eye will have excess tears running down the In addition to an imbalance in the tearflow system of the eye, dry eye can be http://www.clevelandclinic.org/eye/patient_info/dryeye.asp

Dry Eye Dry Eye What is dry eye? The eye depends on the flow of tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain vision and comfort. Tears are a combination of water, for moisture; oils, for lubrication; mucus, for even spreading; and antibodies and special proteins, for resistance to infection. These components are secreted by special glands located around the eye. When there is an imbalance in this tear system, a person may experience dry eye. What are the symptoms? When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye, a person may experience pain, a gritty sensation, a feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eye, itching, redness and blurring of vision. Sometimes, a person with dry eye will have excess tears running down the cheeks, which may seem confusing. This happens when the eye isn't getting enough lubrication. The eye sends a distress signal through the nervous system for more lubrication. In response, the eye is flooded with emergency tears. However, these tears are mostly water and do not have the lubricating qualities or the rich composition of normal tears. They will wash debris away, but they will not coat the eye surface properly. In addition, because these emergency tears tend to arrive too late, the eye needs to regenerate and treatment is necessary. What causes dry eye?

94. LTFU - FAQ's - Dry Eyes Untreated or severe forms of dry eye Syndrome can lead to permanent eye damage. If dry eyes are bothering you, go to an ophthalmologist for a complete eye http://www.fhcrc.org/science/clinical/ltfu/faqs/dry_eyes.html

@import "/wrapper/global.css"; @import "/wrapper/wrapper.css"; Are dry eyes a problem after transplant? What can be done about my dry eyes? Q. Are dry eyes a problem after transplant? Dry and painful eyes are one of the more common complaints mentioned by our LTFU patients. It can be a major problem for people after transplant, especially for those with GVHD. Symptoms of dry eyes include: itching irritation burning redness blurred vision that improves with blinking discomfort after periods of concentration a feeling that something is in your eyes sensitivity to light Untreated or severe forms of Dry Eye Syndrome can lead to permanent eye damage. If dry eyes are bothering you, go to an ophthalmologist for a complete eye exam including a Schirmer's test and a slit lamp exam. Q. What can be done about my dry eyes? Things that you can do that may relieve dry eyes include: drinking a lot of water blinking frequently taking frequent breaks from intense concentration using preservative free eye drops using a humidifier (with distilled water only) Some situations that can make dry eyes worse are hot or dry climates, wind, living at high altitudes, cigarette smoke, dust or pollen and air-conditioning.

95. NWHRC/Healthywomen.org: Chronic Dry Eye Disease Media Kit Chronic dry eye affects millions of Americans and is one of the most common Chronic dry eye strikes more than 3.2 million Americans age 50 and older3 http://www.healthywomen.org/presskit/dryeye/pg2.html

Press Release Chronic Dry Eye: Overview Tips to Manage Chronic Dry Eye Quiz CHRONIC DRY EYE: Nothing to Shed a Tear About - Disease Overview - Chronic dry eye affects millions of Americans and is one of the most common reasons that people visit their eye doctor Chronic dry eye strikes more than 3.2 million Americans age 50 and older One of the largest groups of people affected by chronic dry eye is menopausal women If left untreated, it can lead to increased risk of infection and visual impairment Nearly 4 out of 10 (37%) Americans experience symptoms of dry eye on a regular basis What is chronic dry eye? Chronic dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce the right quantity or quality of tears. The main functions of tears are to lubricate the eyes and protect them from bacteria and environmental irritants such as dust. This requires both the right amount of tears and a balance of the many components that make up tears. What causes dry eye?

96. Dry Eye Syndrome Tears are what keep your eyes moist, lubricate the surface of the eye for eyelid closure, and guard against infection. They also keep the eyes smooth and http://www.healthywomen.org/content.cfm?L1=3&L2=106

97. Dry Eye dry eye syndrome occurs when there aren t enough tears on the front of the eyes. Symptoms include itching, irritation and grittiness. There is no cure, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dry_eye?OpenDocum

98. Dry Eye Syndrome: Overview & Treatment From Vision World Wide, Inc. dry eye syndrome is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians. However, reflex tears do little to soothe a dry eye, which is why someone http://www.visionww.org/article-dryeyes.htm

Click Here to access our office online Back to our Medical Information page Dry Eye Syndrome An Overview Hydroeyes Medication Other Treatment Options Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians. Over ten million Americans suffer from dry eyes. It is usually caused by a problem with the quality of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. Tears are comprised of three layers. The mucus layer coats the cornea, the eye's clear outer window, forming a foundation so the tear film can adhere to the eye. The middle aqueous layer provides moisture and supplies oxygen and other important nutrients to the cornea. This layer is made of 98 percent water along with small amounts of salt, proteins and other compounds. The outer lipid layer is an oily film that seals the tear film on the eye and helps to prevent evaporation. Tears are formed in several glands around the eye. The water layer is produced in the lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid. Several smaller glands in the lids make the oil and mucus layers. With each blink, the eyelids spread the tears over the eye. Excess tears flow into two tiny drainage ducts in the corner of the eye by the nose. These ducts lead to tiny canals that connect to the nasal passage. The connection between the tear ducts and the nasal passage is the reason that crying causes a runny nose. In addition to lubricating the eye, tears are also produced as a reflex response to outside stimulus such as an injury or emotion. However, reflex tears do little to soothe a dry eye, which is why someone with watery eyes may still complain of irritation.

99. How To Care For Dry Eyes - EHow.com How to Care for dry eyesAre your eyes dry, itchy, red and burning? Overthe-counter artificial tears provide only temporary relief. http://www.ehow.com/how_8038_care-dry-eyes.html

type="text/javascript"> Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Health Center > Conditions and Treatments How to Care for Dry Eyes Are your eyes dry, itchy, red and burning? Over-the-counter artificial tears provide only temporary relief. With proper care and nutrition, your eyes will create natural tears as needed. Steps: Keep in mind that tears are made up of three layers: a lipid (fatty) layer, a middle aqueous (water) layer, and an inner layer of mucin, which spreads tears across the surface of the eyeball when you blink. Take omega-6 fatty acids (found in borage, black currant seed and evening primrose oil) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) to restore the lipid layer of the eye. This keeps tears from evaporating as quickly. Supplement with 50mg of vitamin B6 to improve utilization of these fats in the body. Improve your mucin layer by taking vitamin A. Good sources of vitamin A include carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, cantaloupes and fish oil. Also recommended are preservative-free vitamin A drops. Drink plenty of water to improve the middle aqueous layer of tear film.

100. Sore Dry Eyes In Diabetes If your eyes feel tired, sore or gritty, you may have dry eyes . dry eyes occur when there are not enough tears to keep your eyes lubricated, http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/sore_dry_eyes_in_diabetes.html

www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk contents quick search home prevention ... about this site General Information Sore dry eyes in diabetes Where are tears made? dry eyes Blepharitis treatment ... Summary Very dry eyes, see link here See animation If your eyes feel tired, sore or gritty, you may have 'dry eyes'. This is a common problem in diabetes. They may feel 'scratchy' or gritty', as though there is something in them. They also be a little itchy, and they may be red. See animation Where are tears made? Tears are made in a gland near the eyeball, and spread over the front of the eyeball, into tear ducts, and then down into the nose. 'Dry eyes' occur when there are not enough tears to keep your eyes lubricated, or the tears that are produced do not spread evenly across the eyes. Tears are normally made in the lacrimal gland (top left), and flow over the surface of the eye. They run down tiny tear ducts into the nose.

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