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Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders by Suresh K. Pandey, 2006-12-01 Preocular Tear Film and Dry Eye Syndromes, The by Frank J.; Lemp, Michael A. Holly, 1973-01-01 Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome: Practical Ways to Improve Your Comfort, Vision, and by Steven L Maskin, Argentis to market dry eye treatment patented by Southern College of Optometry.: An article from: BIOTECH Patent News Dry Eye Syndrome; Diagnosis.: An article from: NWHRC Health Center - Dry Eye Syndrome Finding relief from dry eye syndrome: treatments for this common condition can reduce eye irritation and minimize the impact on your vision.(EYE HEALTH): An article from: Focus on Healthy Aging by Gale Reference Team, 2007-07-01 Topical eye emulsion consisting of CYA effective dry eye syndrome treatment.(cyclosporine): An article from: Transplant News by Unavailable, 2009-03-01 Dealing with dry eye.: An article from: FDA Consumer by Michelle Meadows, 2005-05-01 Dry Eye Syndrome; Lifestyle Tips.: An article from: NWHRC Health Center - Dry Eye Syndrome Dry Eye Syndrome; Overview.: An article from: NWHRC Health Center - Dry Eye Syndrome Ojo seco y otros trastornos de la superficie ocular/ Dry eye and other disorders of the ocular surface: Diagnostico Y Tratamiento En Xerodacriologia/ Xerodacriologia ... Diagnosis and Treatment (Spanish Edition) by Garg Ashok, John Sheppard, et all 2008-06-30 Do You Suffer From Dry Eye Syndrome?: Get the Facts; Dry Eye Checklist by Odyssey Medical Inc., 2006 The Dry Eye Remedy: The Complete Guide to Restoring the Health and Beauty of You by Robert Latkany, 2007-01-01 Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes. Basic Science and Clinical Relevance. Advances in Expermental Medicine and Biology Volume 350. by David A. ed. SULLIVAN, 1994

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61. Encyclopaedia Topic : Dry Eye Syndrome, Section : Introduction
    Introduction. dry eye is caused by a deficiency in tear production, which causes persistent dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye.  
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=167

62. Encyclopaedia Topic : Dry Eye Syndrome, Section : Causes
    NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia. dry eye syndrome Other causes of dry eye include. Radiation; Low humidity; Excessive air conditioning  
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=167&AreaID=2047&LinkID=1650

63. Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern: American Academy Of Ophthalmology
    Updated epidemiology section and new pathogenesis section. Detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation and treatment of a patient with dry eye and a  
    http://www.aao.org/education/library/ppp/dryeye_new.cfm
    
    Extractions: var gMenuControlID=0; var menus_included = 0; var jsPageAuthorMode = 0; var jsSessionPreviewON = 1; var jsDlgLoader = '/education/library/ppp/loader.cfm'; var jsSiteID = 1; var jsSubSiteID = 121; var kurrentPageID = 8999; document.CS_StaticURL = "http://www.aao.org/aao/"; document.CS_DynamicURL = "http://www.aao.org/aao/"; 2005 Annual Meeting 2005 Subspecialty Day 2005 AAOE Program 2005 Mid Year Forum ... Help Exact match Print Version Member Login Academy Homepage Clinical Education ... Review/Claim CME The newly revised and published Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern is a thorough evidence-based update of the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome. Updated epidemiology section New pathogenesis section Contains specific recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with dry eye Detailed description of diagnostic tests and their place in management New information on topical and oral medications for dry eye Emphasizes that patient education about the chronic nature of the disease process is an important aspect of management Literature Search Details

64. KCS (Dry Eye)
    There are many causes of dry eye. Here are some of them dry eye is part of the constellation of symptoms that can occur with distemper infection.  
    http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kcs__dry_eye_.html
    
    Extractions: (More formally known as “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca” or “KCS”) WHY TEARS ARE GOOD We can all imagine the discomfort of dry, irritated eyes and the soothing provided by eye drops. Tears are essential to the comfort of our eyes but they do more than just provide lubrication. Tears contain anti-bacterial proteins, salts, sugars, and even oxygen to nourish the eye. Tears flush away irritants and infectious agents that are constantly getting in our eyes. Since the outer portions of the eye does not have a blood supply, the tears must bring sugars and oxygen and must remove metabolic waste. Tears consist of oil secreted by the eyelid glands, mucus, and (mostly) water. Tears are secreted by two “lacrimal” glands in dogs and cats: one just above the eye and another in the third eyelid (or so-called “nictating membrane”). Without tears, eyes become irritated, the conjunctival tissues around the eyes get red, the cornea itself in time will turn brown in an effort to protect the eye, and a gooey, yellow discharge predominates. Blindness can result. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a fancy way of saying the eye is dry. “Kerato” refers to the cornea or clear covering of the eye that faces the outside world. “Conjunctivae” are the moist pink membranes of the eye socket. “It is” means inflammation and “sicca” means dry. KCS means inflamed, dry cornea and conjunctiva. It occurs when there is a deficiency in the water portion of the tear film which normally accounts for 95% of the tear volume. Without the water, one is left with oil and mucus; hence, the gooey yellow eye discharge characteristic of this condition.

65. The Link Between Diabetes And Dry Eye (press Release)
    dry eye is characterized by dryness, burning or sandygritty irritation in the eyes that gets worse If you have dry eye and diabetes, you are not alone.  
    http://www.newstarget.com/006460.html
    
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66. Dry Eye Syndrome: Definition, Symptoms, And Treatment - Kellogg Eye Center
    dry eye Syndrome defined, description of symptoms, and information on treatment  
    http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/dry.eye.html
    
    Extractions: A condition known as dry eye syndrome occurs when tear film abnormalities prevent the eyes from being comfortable. Although dry eye can occur in both men and women at any age, women are most often affected. Tear production normally decreases as we age. Dry eye can also be associated with arthritis, and occasionally with a dry mouth. Medications sometimes cause dry eye by reducing tear secretion. Since these medications are often necessary, the dry eye condition may have to be tolerated or treated with "artificial tears." A wide variety of common medications that can cause dry eye include diuretics; betablockers; antihistamines; sleeping pills; medications for "nerves"; pain relievers; or alcohol. Be sure to tell your ophthalmologist the names of all the medications you are taking. People with dry eye are often more prone to the toxic side-effects of eye medications, including artificial tears. There are two kinds of tears: those that constantly lubricate the eye and those that are produced as a response to irritation or emotion. The healthy eye constantly produces tears that lubricate. When a foreign body irritates the eye or when a person cries, more tears are produced. Excess tearing from dry eye may sound like a contradiction, but your tears must have the right balance of oil, water, and mucus to be able to protect your eyes. Without this balance, your eyes become dry and irritated and produce too many tears.

67. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Dry Eye
    You may have dry eye. This condition is just what it sounds likeyou don t Here are some additional tips that may reduce eye dryness and irritation  
    http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1998/05_98/pn_dry_i.htm
    
    Extractions: Patient Notes VOL 103 / NO 5 / MAY 1998 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE Do your eyes sting and burn? Do they feel gritty and irritated? You may have dry eye. This condition is just what it sounds likeyou don't have enough tears coating your eyes to keep them comfortable. A reduction in the amount of tears normally accompanies aging. But it can also be caused by use of some prescription and nonprescription drugs, by eye infection or injury, or by a certain type of arthritis. Your primary care doctor or ophthalmologist can help determine the cause and best treatment of the problem. How is dry eye treated? Unfortunately, there is no way to increase production of tears. Either lubricating drops called "artificial" tears must be used to replace the missing ones, or the tears you produce naturally must be conserved. You can buy artificial tears in a drugstore without a prescription and can use them as often as necessary to make your eyes feel better. Those that do not contain preservatives are recommended. Eye ointments are available too. Ointments keep your eyes moist longer than drops, so many patients use them before they go to bed. To put medication in your eyes, first wash your hands. Then pull your lower eyelid down with a fingertip. Look up. Squeeze a drop or a short strip of ointment into the lower lid. (Do not touch your eye with the applicator.) Close your eye for a few seconds to let the medication absorb.

68. Dry Eyes After LASIK FAQ
    List of possible treatments for dry eye beyond lubricating drops Since there is often an inflammatory component to dry eyes, steroid eye drops can be  
    http://www.asklasikdocs.com/faq/main/DryeyesafterLASIK.htm
    
    Extractions: LASIK and PRK are known to decrease the normal amount of lubrication of the eye. The corneal nerves supply information to the lacrimal gland to supply a continual amount of lubrication. With LASIK and PRK, the corneal nerves are severed and no longer supply the appropriate information, leading to dry eyes. Over the course of weeks to months to years, the nerves heal, and the lubrication level of the eye can return to normal. However some patients with pre-existing dry eyes are at risk for prolonged dry eyes that can cause significant symptoms, and some patients even years after surgery have dryer eyes than before surgery. Dr. Eric Donnenfeld has presented research that shows that LASIK flaps with a superior hinge lead to more dry eye symptoms that LASIK with a nasal hinge. As well, there are some studies to suggest that surface laser (LASEK/PRK) causes less dry eye than LASIK, since fewer corneal nerves are damaged with surface laser.

69. LASIK Laser Eye Surgery And Dry Eyes
    dry eyes is a common eye problem for many people. With proper diagnosis and treatment you can be comfortable and function normally after LASIK.  
    http://www.seewithlasik.com/docs/lasik-dry-eyes.html
    
    Extractions: What is LASIK? Free LASIK Consultation LASIK Contraindications What is Custom LASIK? ... Home Patient Information Seeing is Believing An Important Note How the Eye Functions Laser Vision Correction About LASIK About PRK About LASEK About Epi-LASIK About Monovision Available Treatments LADARVision Technology Choosing a LASIK Surgeon Risks and Complications Frequently Asked Questions (Select the topic of your choice) About Dry Eye Dry Eyes can occur both before and after LASIK Eye Surgery. Dry Eyes may be exacerbated in patients who had the condition prior to their surgery. Dry Eyes can actually be caused temporarily by having LASIK. It is important when considering LASIK, that you understand the basics of Dry Eye Syndrome so that you can alert the LASIK surgeon to the possibility that you may be predisposed to Dry Eyes. That way proper preoperative treatment can be provided to you so that you will have the best possible LASIK results and experience. What is Dry Eye Syndrome? The eye requires that it be continuously covered by natural tears produced by the eye. Dry Eyes is a condition where some people so not produce enough tears to keep the eye comfortable and healthy. This condition where not enough tears are produced is called Dry Eyes. Tears may be produced by two different methods in the eye. In the first method, tears are produced at a slow and steady rate and provides the eye with its natural lubrication. In the second method, your eyes produce large quantities of tears in response to irritation or strong emotions. If your eyes are healthy they constantly produce enough lubricating tears. If your eyes are irritated by getting something in them such as a foreign body, crying...or if they are too dry, they will produce an excessive amount of tears.

70. LASIK Laser Eye Surgery And Dry Eyes
    dry eye is a common eye problem for millions of people. With proper diagnosis and treament you can be comfortable and function normally.  
    http://www.seewithlasik.com/docs/dry-eye.shtml
    
    Extractions: What is LASIK? Free LASIK Consultation LASIK Contraindications What is Custom LASIK? ... Home Patient Information Seeing is Believing An Important Note How the Eye Functions Laser Vision Correction About LASIK About PRK About LASEK About Epi-LASIK About Monovision Available Treatments LADARVision Technology Choosing a LASIK Surgeon Risks and Complications Frequently Asked Questions (Select the topic of your choice) About Dry Eye Dry Eyes can occur both before and after LASIK Eye Surgery. Dry Eyes may be exacerbated in patients who had the condition prior to their surgery. Dry Eyes can actually be caused temporarily by having LASIK. It is important when considering LASIK, that you understand the basics of Dry Eye Syndrome so that you can alert the LASIK surgeon to the possibility that you may be predisposed to Dry Eyes. That way proper preoperative treatment can be provided to you so that you will have the best possible LASIK results and experience. What is Dry Eye Syndrome? The eye requires that it be continuously covered by natural tears produced by the eye. Dry Eyes is a condition where some people so not produce enough tears to keep the eye comfortable and healthy. This condition where not enough tears are produced is called Dry Eyes. Tears may be produced by two different methods in the eye. In the first method, tears are produced at a slow and steady rate and provides the eye with its natural lubrication. In the second method, your eyes produce large quantities of tears in response to irritation or strong emotions. If your eyes are healthy they constantly produce enough lubricating tears. If your eyes are irritated by getting something in them such as a foreign body, crying...or if they are too dry, they will produce an excessive amount of tears.

71. Dealing With Dry Eye
    Causes and treatments for chronic dry eye. Most people who have dry eye experience mild irritation with no longterm effects, Begley says.  
    http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/305_eye.html
    
    Extractions: To a Friend May-June 2005 Issue By Michelle Meadows Tears serve as a protective coating for the eyes. They keep the eyes moist, provide essential nutrients, and wash away dust and other particles. When the eyes don't produce enough tears or the right quality of tears, the result is a condition that doctors call keratitis sicca, popularly known as "dry eye." Just as the name suggests, this condition makes the eyes feel dry, scratchy, and gritty. Other symptoms include burning, stinging, itching, pain, sensitivity to light, redness, blurry vision, and the feeling that there is a speck of dirt in the eye. There may also be a stringy discharge from the eyes. And though it may seem strange, dry eye can cause the eyes to water. "This can happen because the eyes are irritated," says Carolyn Begley, O.D., a professor of optometry at Indiana University in Bloomington. "You may experience excessive tearing the same way you would if something got in your eye." But these tears won't necessarily make the eyes feel better. Reflex tearsthe watery type that are produced in response to injury, irritation, or emotiondon't have the lubricating qualities necessary to prevent dry eye. Tear film is made of water, oil, and mucus, all of which are important for maintaining good eye health. The cornea, which covers the front of the eye, needs these tears continuously to protect it against infection. Most people who have dry eye experience mild irritation with no long-term effects, Begley says. But if the condition is left untreated or becomes severe, eye damage and vision loss can occur. Severe problems with dry eye can cause eye inflammation, corneal infection, and scarring.

72. Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management - Keratitis Sicca
    KERATITIS SICCA / dry eye SYNDROME. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS As the name implies, patients with keratitis sicca or dry eye syndrome typically present with  
    http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/sect3a.htm
    
    Extractions: As the name implies, patients with keratitis sicca or dry eye syndrome typically present with complaints of dry, burning eyes and a "sandy" or "gritty" foreign body sensation. Occasionally, patients will report excess tearing (epiphora). Often, the symptoms are exacerbated by poor air quality and low humidity, and are more prominent later in the day. Upon inspection, most patients demonstrate a relatively white and quiet eye. Key slit lamp findings include a negligible tear meniscus at the lower lid and a reduced tear break-up time (TBUT), generally less than ten seconds. Fluorescein staining will usually reveal punctate epithelial keratopathy in the interpalpebral region. In severe cases, the cornea and/or conjunctiva may also stain with rose bengal. Filaments-tags of mucus, epithelial cells and tear debris-may also stain with fluorescein and rose bengal; filamentary keratitis is an extreme sequela of keratitis sicca. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Dry eye syndrome results primarily from compromise to either the quantity or quality of the precorneal tear film. Tears are composed of a mucin layer, a water or aqueous layer, and an oil layer. Deficiencies in any one of these components may create a tear film which is incapable of properly moistening the eye, resulting in desiccation and symptomatic complaints. In addition, irregularities in the blink mechanism or conditions affecting the regularity of the ocular surface (e.g., pterygia, keratoconus) may further interfere with proper wetting of the cornea. Many drugs can also temporarily decrease lacrimal gland secretions, such as antihistamines, phenothiazine anti-anxiety medications, oral contraceptives and atropine derivatives. Collagen vascular disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome also have a high association with dry eye syndrome.

73. Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management
    dry eye syndrome may occur in a wide range of individuals, Patients with dry eye commonly present with complaints of ocular irritation or discomfort.  
    http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/March_2004/sec3_3.htm
    
    Extractions: DRY EYE SYNDROME Signs and Symptoms Generalized injection associated with moderate dry eye. Upon gross inspection, the majority of these patients demonstrate a relatively white and quiet eye. However, key slit lamp findings may include a meager tear meniscus at the lower lid, as well as a reduced tear break-up time (TBUT), generally less than ten seconds. Sodium fluorescein staining may be evident as punctate epithelial keratopathy from the interpalpebral region to the lower third of the cornea. In more severe cases, rose bengal or lissamine green staining of the cornea and/or conjunctiva may be seen in the same area. Filaments, which are tags composed of mucus, epithelial cells and tear debris, may also stain with these vital dyes. Additional clinical tests for dry eye syndrome are numerous. Tear volume assessment is used quite commonly, and may be ascertained by use of Schirmer tear test strips or the Zone-Quick test. Dimin-ished "wetting" of these test media over a set period of time (five minutes for the Schirmer and 15 seconds for the Zone-Quick test) is indicative of tear volume deficiency, a form of dry eye syndrome. Another device, the Keeler Tearscope, utilizes interferometry to evaluate the thickness of the tear film components, particularly the lipid layer. More involved and invasive procedures, including tear film osmolarity, lysozyme analysis, lactoferrin assay, and impression

74. Dry & Red Eye Treatments - Contact Lens Accessories
    Dry and red eye treatments moisturize your eyes and help make wearing dry eye is a medical condition and these drops allow people with dry, red,  
    http://www.aclens.com/accessory_index.asp?TypeID=6

75. Www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2 Cat=160
    Contact lenses for dry eyesContact lenses for dry eyes. Proclear Compatibles contacts that stay moist even with dry eyes Acuvue disposable multifocal lenses  
    http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1606&articleid=451

76. UPHS Monthly Feature: July 2005 - Contact Lenses For Dry Eyes
    Chronic dry eye is a medical condition that can result from the eyes’ reduced ability to produce tears. Unfortunately, over 10 million Americans suffer from  
    http://www.pennhealth.com/feature/jul05/
    
    Extractions: Persistent dryness, scratching and burning in your eyes are signs of chronic dry eye. These symptoms alone may not be enough for your eye doctor to diagnose chronic dry eye syndrome. Your physician may need to measure the amount of tears in your eyes to determine if dry eye is the cause of this discomfort. Some factors that contribute to chronic dry eye include: It is important to remember that while environmental factors can further aggravate chronic dry eye, they are not the cause. It is caused by the body's reduced ability to produce tears.

77. DRY EYE PRODUCTS (ARTIFICIAL TEARS) - A Patient's Guide
    Medic8 Family Health Guide your trusted source for health information online. More than 500 health-related articles written by qualified health  
    http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/dryeyeproducts.html
    
    Extractions: Natalie Gauld - Pharmacy Educator Brands: Eye drops with preservative: Liquifilm Tears, Liquifilm Forte, Tears Plus, Isopto Tears, Methopt, Tears Naturale, Polytears, Viscotears. Preservative-free drops: Refresh, Cellufresh, Celluvisc, Polytears Free. Ointments: Lacrilube, Duratears. Use: Dry Eyes The tear ducts usually keep the eyes moist all day. However, sometimes not enough tears are produced, for example due to Sjogren's syndrome. Some medicines can also cause dry eyes, e.g. tricyclic antidepressants, decongestants and some medicines for Parkinson's disease. Some people just develop dry eyes as they become older.

78. Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Dry Eye Disease
    dry eye, an ocular surface disease, is the general term for a condition in If left untreated, dry eye disease can result in permanent corneal damage and  
    http://www.inspirepharm.com/dryeye.html
    
    Extractions: Dry eye, an ocular surface disease, is the general term for a condition in which abnormalities in the eye's tear film lead to burning, painful, red, irritated, gritty and dry eyes. These abnormalities are typically characterized by a decrease in tear production, an increase in tear evaporation or the improper mixture of the eye's tear film components. If left untreated, dry eye disease can result in permanent corneal damage and visual impairment. Restasis (cyclosporin ophthalmic emulsion, 0.05%) is currently the only FDA-approved, pharmacologically active treatment for dry eye in the United States. Restasis has been shown to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation. Because diquafosol and Restasis have different mechanisms of action, we consider them complementary products and believe the commercial opportunity of these products to be significant Other than Restasis , the current treatments for dry eye disorders in the major markets consist of artificial tear solutions and lubricant drops. In some cases, small plugs are inserted by physicians in the corner of the eyes to slow tear drainage. Artificial tears, which are available as over-the-counter and, in some countries, as prescription products, provide temporary relief of symptoms, but can also wash out the natural proteins and other components that keep an eye healthy.

79. Symptom: Dry Eye - WrongDiagnosis.com
    Conditions causing symptom dry eye including possible medical causes, diseases, disorders, and related symptoms.  
    http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/dry_eye.htm

80. Introduction: Dry Eye - WrongDiagnosis.com
    Introduction to dry eye as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis.  
    http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/d/dry_eye/intro.htm
    
    Extractions: Dry Eye: Dry eyes happen when tear glands don’t make enough tears or make poor quality tears. Dry tears can be uncomfortable, causing itching, burning, or even some loss of vision. Your eye doctor may suggest using a humidifier in the home or special eye drops ("artificial tears"). Surgery may be needed for more serious cases of dry eyes. Researching symptoms of Dry Eye: Further information about the symptoms of Dry Eye is available including a list of symptoms of Dry Eye , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Treatments for Dry Eye: Various information is available about treatments available for Dry Eye , or research treatments for other diseases.

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