81. Reuters Wire | 08/15/2002 | Laser Vision Correction Can Worsen Dry Eyes: Study fare after LASIK, the researchers followed 290 patients who underwent the procedure,a majority of whom had definite or probable dry eye before surgery. http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/specialties/lasik_eye_surgery/386

Click here to visit other RealCities sites Help Contact Us Archives ... Newspaper Subscriptions Search Search the Archives Living Columnists Education Food Health ... Travel Our Site Tools Weather Philadelphia Doylestown Atlantic City Local Events Yellow Pages Discussion Boards Back to Home ... Specialties Sunday, Mar 30, 2003 Lasik Eye Surgery Posted on Thu, Aug. 15, 2002 Laser vision correction can worsen dry eyes: study Reuters NEW YORK People with dry eyes can get better vision with laser eye surgerybut at the risk of making their dry eyes worse, according to researchers. LASIK eye surgery can often correct the common vision problems of near- or far-sightedness, but there are side effectsone of them being eye dryness. Now a new study shows that LASIK patients who have dry eyes going into surgery, while benefiting from it, may also have more-severe eye dryness after the procedure than other patients. Dr. Ikuko Toda, of the Minamiaoyama Eye Clinic in Tokyo, Japan, and colleagues report the findings in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. During LASIK (for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), a doctor attempts to clear blurry vision by removing a thin layer of tissue from the cornea in order to reshape it.

82. Expert Listing A. Halos at night can be from multiple causes. Uncorrected astigmatism, a smalllaser treatment zone with large pupils, and dry eye are the most common. http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/specialties/lasik_eye_surgery/ask

Click here to visit other RealCities sites Help Contact Us Archives ... Newspaper Subscriptions Search Search the Archives Living Columnists Education Food Health ... Travel Our Site Tools Weather Philadelphia Doylestown Atlantic City Local Events Yellow Pages Discussion Boards Back to Home ... Specialties Sunday, Mar 30, 2003 Lasik Eye Surgery Ask Your Question An Advertising Feature of Philly.com About Ask the Expert About the Expert Brian Sucheski Recent Questions: 1 - 10 of 362 Q. Dennis , Philadelphia, PA 3/27/03 A. Brian Sucheski Q. Hi, I wonder if you can help me, I had lasik surgery 5 weeks ago and for the first 14 days the results were better than 20/20 my prescription was -6 and -5.5 with average levels of astigmatism. 5 weeks later my vision has reduced to -0.5 astigmatism and -0.5 prescription (pos -1). I have been told this will improve over the next six weeks as they tend to fluctuate but at the moment they seem to be getting worse.I have also got quite bad night and ghost vision. Is this level of regression common after such a short time and what are the chances of them going back to 20/20? what sort of time frame should I be looking at to get better night vision and what are the chances of getting rid of the ghosting? If you can answer my questions I would be very greatful. Thanks Alex alex A.

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84. Hep C Vets, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye describes the changes in the eye which result from lack of tear production. http://hepcvets.com/se/kcs.html

Hepatitis C Hepatitis B 2002 NIH Hepatitis C Consensus HEPC INFO Only List Sign Up HEPC INFO Only Full Text Drugs Used In Treatment Fibrosis/Cirrhosis Genotypes Books On Liver Disease (Recommended) Herbs/Alternative Medicine What's New? Latest Additions Liver Disease Glossary Vaccine Information Viral Loads Veterans Table Of Contents Poetry/Short Stories Hep C Vets Bulletin Board Hepatitis C Home Bulletin Board Insurance Issues Online Hepatitis Chats/Support Miscellaneous Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or "dry eye" describes the changes in the eye which result from lack of tear production. To understand "dry eye" it is helpful to know how tears help keep the cornea healthy. The cornea is the optically clear portion of the eye that allows entry of light into the eye. Like all living tissue, the cornea requires a supply of oxygen and energy to remain healthy. Oxygen and nutrients are supplied to most tissues by the blood that moves through the area in blood vessels. The healthy cornea has no blood vessels, if it did it wouldn't be clear, so the oxygen and nutrients are supplied through the three-layered 'tear film.' The outer most layer of the tear film is an oily layer supplied by glands in the eyelids. This layer helps prevent evaporation of the next aqueous layer. The middle layer is the liquid aqueous layer produced by the main tear gland and a gland in the third eyelid. This is the layer that is decreased in dry eye. The innermost layer in direct contact with the cornea is a mucous layer produced by glands located in the folds of the eyelid. The mucus layer helps the aqueous layer adhere to the surface of the cornea.

85. Contact Lens Spectrum Explores the preliminary evaluation of prospective contact lens patients.Category Health Medicine Ophthalmology Journals...... dry eye Update 2003 New developments in research and diagnosis lead tomore treatment options for dry eye and contact lensrelated dry eye. http://www.clspectrum.com/

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86. The Health Library — Eye Diseases Eye Anatomy The Lacrimal SystemWills Eye Hospital. dry eye. dry eye SyndromeSt.Luke's Cataract Laser Institute. Tearing and dry eyesOcular Times. http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/ophthalmology2.

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87. INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES TIMING OF DRY EYE NDA BASED ON PRE-NDA MEETING INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES TIMING OF dry eye NDA BASED ON PRENDAMEETING WITH THE FDA -Also Provides Guidance on 2003 Revenues-. http://www.noonanrusso.com/news/view_newsitem.aspx?ItemID=396

88. Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. News Releases 2002 Financial Results. June 18, 2002 Inspire Pharmaceuticals Announces Resultsof Second Phase III Trial of INS365 Ophthalmic for the Treatment of dry eye. http://www.noonanrusso.com/clients/ClientsNews.aspx?cid=1011

89. Dry Eye Syndrome THE dry eye SYNDROME TREATMENT. The mainstay of treatment of dry eye conditionsis the instillation of a tear substitute in the eye several times a day. http://silver.he.net/~fjholly/dry.html

THE DRY EYE SYNDROME: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT by Frank J. Holly, Ph.D If your eyes itch, especially as the day wears on, if you have excess mucus discharge upon awakening, or if you suffer from burning, chronic redness, or foreign body sensation (as if you had invisible sand in your eyes), the chances are that you are one of the ten million Americans who suffer from some form of the dry eye syndrome. If we count those who exhibit only marginal symptoms, the number of people afflicted may surpass thirty million. The majority of these patients are middle aged or elderly women but the disease is not limited to them as men and youngsters are also seen in the clinic with such a condition. The causes can be multitudinous but the clinical signs are often the same. DIAGNOSIS The common clinical sign for the various dry eye conditions is the vital staining of the ocular surface that often forms specific patterns. Traditionally, the vital dye employed for the diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca is Rose Bengal even though the dye is quite irritating, especially to dry, delicate eyes. Recently, another vital dye Lissamine green has become available that forms identical staining patterns on the eye surface but is not irritating and the staining can be distinguished better in red, inflamed eyes. Slit-lamp examination, assessment of tear meniscus, Schirmer test of lacrimation, the concentration of certain tear gland proteins such as lysozyme or lactoferrin, and tear film break-up time are other diagnostic methods that can be used to confirm the diagnosis of dry eye states.

90. Dry Eye Institute The dry eye Institute is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Texas under section501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. dry eye syndrome. . Officers http://silver.he.net/~fjholly/

The Dry Eye Institute is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Texas under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charter Number : 00680108 The logo of the Dry Eye Institute contains the latin expression "Multum in Parvo per Quod Videre" which means "Much in Little by which To See." This symbolizes the fact that the tear film covering the eye, though having a thickness comparable to the diameter of a red blood cell, is highly complex and plays an indispensable role in vision and the health of the ocular surface. Goals of the Institute The purpose of the Institute is to assess and critically review available information on the lacrimal system and its abnormalities and to disseminate information to researchers, clinicians, and the public to actively promote and assist research efforts in this area. This is directed toward the achievement of successful management of the poorly understood debilitating and painful diseases collectively known as ocular surface disease or more traditionally by the misnomer "dry eye syndrome."

91. Aging And Your Eyes - Age Page - Health Information Tearing also can come from having dry eye. Protecting dry eye happens whentear glands don’t work well. dry eye can be uncomfortable. It http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/agepages/eyes.htm

Aging and Your Eyes Aunt Rose used to read all the time but lately she complains that the words are blurry and hard to follow. Grandpa Joe just hammered his thumb for the third time this month. Last week Nancy’s doctor suggested her mom needs cataract surgery. Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced. Five Steps to Safeguard Your Eyesight Have regular physical exams by your doctor to check for diseases like diabetes. Such diseases can cause eye problems if not treated. Have a complete eye exam with an eye care professional every 1 to 2 years. The eye care professional should put drops in your eyes to enlarge (dilate) your pupils. This is the only way to find some eye diseases, such as glaucoma, that have no early signs or symptoms. The eye care professional should check your eyesight, your glasses, and your eye muscles. Find out if you are at high-risk for vision loss. Do you have a family history of diabetes or eye disease? If so, you need to have a dilated eye exam every year.

92. IU School Of Optometry: C. Begley Dr. Begley was instrumental in forming the research group known as the dry eye Investigation(DREI), which is investigating the symptomatology of dry eye and http://www.opt.indiana.edu/people/faculty/begley.htm

Carolyn G. Begley, OD, MS Associate Professor of Optometry OD 1983 (Indiana University) MS 1979 (Indiana University) Dr. Carolyn Begley is an Associate Professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry. Her postdoctoral training in ocular immunology and biochemistry was completed at the University of Illinois Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Begley's research interests span a wide range of topics in applied ophthalmic research and embrace both clinical and laboratory techniques. Most of her publications are in the area of the cornea, conjunctiva, tear film, and contact lensesincluding the toxicology and microbiology of ophthalmic solutions, contact lens deposits, keratoconus, and ocular allergy. She has also published book chapters on ocular immunology and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Dr. Begley was instrumental in forming the research group known as the Dry Eye Investigation (DREI), which is investigating the symptomatology of dry eye and developing new tests to diagnose the disease. In 1997 she received the Garland M. Clay Award from the American Academy of Optometry. Research Cellular biology of the corneal epithelium, corneal physiology, microbiology and toxicity of contact lens solutions, and ocular immunology.

93. Menopause Consumer Research Study of dry eye Syndrome (Posted 3/02). Fiftynine million Americans,one out of every five, may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. http://www.menopause.org/consumers/consresearch.htm

Select Web Page: Home Scientific News For Members For Other Healthcare Professionals For Consumers For the Media About NAMS Contact Us Consumer Research This section of the site provides an opportunity for noncommercial interests to post announcements regarding the need for women to participate in clinical trials or market research. For consideration, forward posting information, including enrollment open and close dates, to NAMS. For a broader list of clinical research studies maintained by the Federal Government, click here Interview Subjects Needed Menopause-related Memory Loss Study (Posted 7/02) Are you having trouble finding words, or do you feel like your thinking is "foggy"? Over half of all menopausal women experience these symptoms. If you are a woman between the ages of 45 and 59 with symptoms of memory loss, you may qualify for participation in an FDA-approved research study on the treatment of menopause-related memory loss. The study is headed by Dr. Gayatri Devi who has nearly a decade of experience in this field. For women who qualify, here are some benefits, with no out-of-pocket expenses:

94. Shiley Eye Center-Dry Eyes While dry eye can occur in both men and women at any age, women are mostoften afflicted, especially after menopause. Stinging, burning http://eyesite.ucsd.edu/education/dry_eyes.html

DRY EYES Tear production normally decreases with age. While dry eye can occur in both men and women at any age, women are most often afflicted, especially after menopause. Stinging, burning, scratchiness, stringy mucus, and excess irritation from smoke are some of the usual symptoms of dry eye. Blepharitis, a common inflammation of the eyelids, is often associated with dry eyes. If you have dry eye, you should make sure you have a good level of humidity in your environment, especially in winter. Treatment for dry eye includes the use of lubricants, such as artificial tears and lubricating ointment, and surgical blockage of the tear outflow channel by the inserting of plugs or by a minor surgical procedure. A complete medical eye examination by your ophthalmologist will determine if you have dry eye and what treatment options are available. Please consult your eye doctor for more information.

95. CIBA Vision Novartis.com Search/Site Map Contact Us PMMA IOL. dry eye Help. Diagostics. Tear Film Analyzer™. TearSaver Punctal GaugingSystem. dry eye Management Kit. Other Punctum Plugs. BioInsulated® Punctum Plugs. http://www.cibavision.com/ebiz/quick_reference.shtml

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96. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute dry eye. Among For example, it was previously assumed that the irritationsuffered by dry eye patients was due to a lack of tears. Given http://www.bpei.med.miami.edu/departments/ocular_surface.asp

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97. Eye Problems And Eye Disorders - Dry Eyes dry eye is very common as we age, becoming increasingly symptomatic after the ageof 40. Tear duct plugs may be placed to help control the dry eye problem. http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com/lasereyesurgery/lasikvisioncorrection/eyeprob

Click here to find a doctor in your area Dry eyes Dry eye is very common as we age, becoming increasingly symptomatic after the age of 40. Women seem to be affected more than men. Complaints consist of tearing(paradoxical but true), irritation, red eye, burning, itching, and blurred vision. Treatment is copious, frequent use of artificial tears available at your pharmacy without prescription. Artificial tears cannot be used too often and have no side effects. Tear duct plugs may be placed to help control the dry eye problem. OUR EYE TOPICS Amblyopia Blepharitis Conjuctivitis Crossed Eyes ... LASIK Testimonials FAQ's: LASIK INTACS Cataracts TABLE OF CONTENTS ... HOME Read more: FDA Report on Laser Eye Surgery AARP Article: The Vision Thing - Laser Surgery after 50 -is it worth the risk? Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Good For Senior Citizens? ... FIND A LASIK EYE SURGEON Any questions or comments please email us info@lasersurgeryforeyes.com

98. Health Matters - New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Keratitis Sicca (dry eye). What is dry eye (keratitis sicca)? Mostpeople have enough than in younger people. What Causes dry eye? http://www.nyee.edu/faqlist.html?tablename=faq&key=76

99. Angeles Vision Clinic:  Dry Eye dry eye is actually a collection of symptoms that make up an eye condition thatstems from an imbalance in the quantity or quality of tears. dry eye. http://www.avclinic.com/Dry_eye.htm

Angeles Vision Clinic The web site has detailed information on many other eye conditions. Please feel free to visit our Home Page or check out other eye conditions on our Eye Conditions page DRY EYE and its Treatment This site covers dry eye, its symptoms, causes, treatment and problems associated with it. Discussions on puntual occlusion, Sjogren's syndrome, and new medications available What is Dry Eye? Dry eye with Rose Bengal Stain Dry Eye is actually a collection of symptoms that make up an eye condition that stems from an imbalance in the quantity or quality of tears. These symptoms include dry, red, gritty, and even watery eyes. Often, Dry Eye sufferers report the feeling of something foreign within the eye or eye strain. Some people do not produce enough tears to keep the eye comfortable. The moisture level in the eye is maintained by the balance of tear production and tear loss through drainage and evaporation. When this balance is not sustained, dry spots appear on the surface of the eye and cause irritation. Tears are produced by two different methods. One method produces tears at a slow, steady rate and is responsible for normal eye lubrication. The other method produces large quantities of tears in response to eye irritation or emotions.

100. Eye Advisory - Dry Eye: Often Ignored dry eye Often Ignored. But there may be more than 10 million Americans who havea significant dry eye condition that may be related to other symptoms. http://www.eyeadvisory.com/dry_eyes.html

Dry Eye: Often Ignored Many people experience an inadequate tear film or eye discomfort some time in their lives. In may be in an airplane, a dry, overheated room or a dusty workplace. But there may be more than 10 million Americans who have a significant dry eye condition that may be related to other symptoms. The classic Sjogren's-Associated dry eye affects up to two percent of the population. This triad of symptoms includes: dry eye, dry mouth and arthritis. Dry eyes can be caused by medication, dehydration, inflammation of the eyelids and/or skin, previous eye surgery, systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, lupus, sarcoidosis and even poor blinking habits (such as staring at a computer). Tears at not just water. They have three separate components: 1.) Oil (from the Meibomian oil glands in the eyelids); 2.) Mucous (from the goblet cells deep inside the eyelid); 3.) watery tears (the "aqueous" tears from the lachrymal gland and accessory lachrymal glands located in the conjunctiva of the eyelids). The innermost layer of tears in direct contact with the eye is the mucous layer, which is also call

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