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IMPROVE YOUR VISION, REDUCE WRINKLES AND REDNESS, AND RESTORE OVERALL EYE HEALTH

It can happen any time. Your eyes feel tired. You rub them. You look at yourself in the mirror and see lines, wrinkles, bags, redness that were never there before. Dry eye often starts as a minor irritation but can develop into a deeper problem affecting your vision and appearance.

Approximately 77 million Americans suffer from dry eye (also known as
dysfunctional tear syndrome). And traditional solutions, such as eyedrops and eyelid surgery, may actually make the problem worse.

The Dry Eye Remedy is the first book to give dry eye sufferers simple and
practical ways to restore eye health and appearance without surgery. Robert Latkany, M.D., offers:
• an innovative Home Eye Spa program with a soothing eye-cleansing massage
• easy environmental and lifestyle changes to help you look and feel better
• cutting-edge research on which medications and procedures may help and which to avoid.

The Dry Eye Remedy is an essential tool to ensure there is “not a dry eye in the house.” ... Read more

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very informative book
This book gives great information about about dry eye conditions and the possible treatment alternatives.It helped me greatly to make a decision about the kind of treatment that I wanted to pursue for my eyes. My previous eye doctor had only one suggestion which was "Restasis".I wasn't willing to accept that and found a doctor who was practicing alternatives which has helped me greatly without a daily medication.This is a great book if you want to know more about dry eyes and are open to alternative treatments.

Great Book

This book provides excellent information from an eye doctor who specializes in the treatment of dry eyes.

Great Information
I learned more about dry eye issues within the first ten pages than I did with all the visits to my eye doctors combined.
I wish I had the money to buy copies and mail them to the never ending stream of eye specialists that I have seen over the last few months-but all my money has been used up with these wasted visits.
Very well writen, easy to understand, and most importantly-you will learn something.

Excellent Source of Information
This book is an excellent source of information for dry-eye sufferers.It describes the structure and function of the eye in layman's terms and is a quick, easy read.It offers many useful remedies that may help reduce dryness.I read the entire book in one sitting the moment I received it and I use it often as a resource.Worth buying and sharing with anyone who suffers from dry eyes.(wink!)

I learned so much about my dry eyes....
I thought the book was very easy to understand.And I learned so much about what I can do to relieve all the different causes of my dry eyes.I never knew I slept with my eyes partially open. I also have ocular rosacea.These are some of the conditions that Dr. Latkany discusses in his book.I just want to say that I am so happy I found Dr. Latkany.No one likes to go to the doctor, but I do because he is so smart and so handsome.

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Dry Eye Syndrome book
This book contained a lot of information I had already found elsewhere, but also (refreshingly)had a few tidbits that were new information that I found helpful

Are Your Eyes Dry?
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Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life!

Book Review: Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome: Practical Ways to Improve Your Comfort, Vision, and Appearance (Yale University Press, 2007) by Steven L. Maskin, M.D.

Do you have dry eyes?Apparently almost 5 million of us do in the United States.Moderate cases are estimated at 20-30 million people.Common in the over age 50 group--7.8% of women and 4.7% of men are impacted by it.If left untreated, keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dry eye syndrome, can lead to more eye problems, including blindness.Either the tear (lacrimal) glands under the eyelids aren't producing enough tears or the tears themselves are evaporating too quickly because of their composition.

Dr. Steven Maskin, author of Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome, says that dry eye syndrome is painful.Symptoms sometimes begin mildly and progress:

Achy or sore eyes

Redness, inflammation

Scratchy, grainy, gravelly feelings

Feeling of something in the eye

Burning, Stinging

Itching frquently

Contact lens discomfort

Nighttime dryness

Difficulty opening eyes in the morning

Blurred/ Fluctuating sight

Heavy eyes

Watery eyes

Excessive mucus discharge

Sensitivity to light

What are the causes?Researchers aren't quite sure, but some factors play significant roles:

LASIK Surgery

Live in a dry or windy area

Use the computer often

Use the eyes often for work or recreation

Drive long distances often

Smoke or live with someone who does

Use medications for allergies, birth control, or depression

Take hormone replacement therapy

Have had cosmetic eye surgery

Have worn contact lenses for many years

Suffer from specific illnesses:Sjogren's syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, ocular rosacea.

I've had a little dry eye syndrome periodically due to contact lenses, reading, and computer use, but hadn't really thought that much about it, until my friend had LASIK eye surgery.He is an emergency room physician who loves to scuba dive on his time off.The need to see underwater through a mask, without contact lense worry led to LASIK surgery and a severe case of dry eyes.Using lubricating drops often, the standard treatment in the United States and Europe, his condition slowly improved.Further detection and treatment for severe cases involves drugs, surgery, in-office procedures, and moisture goggles.

What can be done at home?Recent studies indicate that increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids will improve the situation, possibly by 68% for women. Opt for salmon, tuna, sardines and other cold water fatty fish.Drink more water and reduce your caffeine intake.Caffeine, a diuretic, encourages the body to eliminate water, whereas water hydrates the body.Avoid rubbing the eyes, instead blot them with clean tissue.Last, check in with the allergist, to identify an unknown eye-drying problem.

5 Stars

Excellent overview of the topic, worthwhile even for the well informed patient
I applaud the author for writing an intelligent, succinct, readable, upbeat overview of this irksome health issue.Patients who are newly diagnosed or who have not extensively researched the cause of their dry eye problems should definitely purchase this book.That being said, for someone like myself, who has already consulted ophthalmologists, am aware of my diagnosis, and have read numerous web articles on the topic, virtually all of the information was already familiar to me.However, I still unearthed one important nugget of information (that punctal occlusion using a cauterization process is reversible, and may be preferable to punctal plugs) which may be important for my future treatment.That alone was worth the price of the book, since my ophthalmologist had never mentioned this option.The book also contains a handy summary of the confusing variety of OTC eye drops and some good reminders about simple lifestyle changes that can be of great benefit.While any person with dry eye should initially consult an ophthalmologist to obtain a proper diagnosis, I just love books like this because doctors these days have so little time to sit you down and explain all of the strategies and treatment options that can be of benefit.Having this book several years ago would have been very helpful to me; it is a perfect example of why a small investment can sometimes be more worthwhile than a whole string of doctors' appointments.

Use a PC? Read This Book -- It'll Open Your Eyes!
I'm at the computer all day, sometimes every day. A few months ago, my eyes started hurting, and on occasion would tear excessively.

I did some Internet digging and discovered Maskin's dry eye book. It opened my eyes, so to speak.

The first thing the book confirmed was that I had dry eyes. I also learned about the other syndromes and disorders I could be experiencing; I also discovered which of the over-the-counter drugs I should use --and which to avoid.

The book provided me with a wealth of simple tips I could use immediately to help reduce my dry eye problem. For instance, I lowered the height of my monitor and started taking breaks every 30 minutes. Obvious things, sure, but only after reading about them in the book.

Besides helping me understand more about dry eyes, the book also made me realize I needed to seek out a consultation with an ophthalmologist. (That alone was worth the price of the book).

The writing style is comfortable and easy-to-read, and it's remarkably thorough. I definitely have a better handle on the problem and realize it can be treated.

If you're having any type of eye discomfort -- as you probably doas you're on this page -- I strongly urge you to pick up a copy of Maskin's book.

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This is a helpful book to understand dry eye syndrome's causes and management. This very common, painful condition can cause one to feel very alone, but its sufferers are not. Through education and action, discomfort can be reduced or eliminated. ... Read more

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Here is the ultimate guide to managing the most frequently encountered problem in the eye patient--dry eye disease. Dry Eye Disease: The Clinician's Guide to Management provides the latest diagnostic techniques, new approaches for classifying patients, and state-of-the-art, evidence-based medical and surgical treatments. The book opens with a review of the epidemiology and the multifactorial etiologies of dry eye disease. The authors guide the reader through taking a thorough patient history, conducting the diagnostic examination, and using clinical tests to make a confident evaluation of the severity of the disease. In their discussion of both medical and surgical techniques for management, the authors describe common treatments, such as punctal plugs, lid treatment, artificial tears, as well as innovative treatments including autologous serum drops, stem cell transplantation, and more. ... Read more

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Dry eye is one of the most common disorders encountered in ophthalmological practice. Its symptoms cause considerable discomfort and substantially reduce the patient's quality of life. As it is a complex and multifactorial condition, research investigating dry eye is a matter of great interest all over the world. In this book, the wide range of current basic and clinical research in dry eye and correlated ocular surface diseases is presented by scientists from Germany, Austria and the USA. These renowned authors provide clear and extensive descriptions of their projects, enabling scientists and clinical ophthalmologists to quickly bring themselves up to date with cutting edge research in this field. This overview of research into the pathogenesis and clinical treatment of dry eye is a must for all ophthalmologists dealing with this syndrome and looking to increase their knowledge base. ... Read more

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Detailed and thoroughly illustrated, Reader's Digest Guide to Eye Care is one of the most complete, all-inclusive, and up-to-date texts on the market. Experts in Ophthalmology, Weizer and Stein walk readers through eye basics, various eye diseases, treatments, and age-related conditions. Covering everything from mechanics and basic structure to the latest advancements in medical research, this book is both accessible and comprehensive.
You'll learn:

• How to obtain eye comfort-relieve dry eye, headaches, eye pain, and excessive tearing
• The vitamins and antioxidants that play a huge role in the health and anti- degeneration of the eye. Maximize their benefits with this encyclopedia of supplements, their contents in various foods and suggestions for food preparation for retention
• About state-of-the-art surgical correction methods like Lasik
• What age-related conditions you should look out for, with clear explanations and symptoms
• How some eye issues can be indicative of other health problems, so that you can stay on top of all issues

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During the past several decades, a significant internationalresearch effort has been directed towards understanding thecomposition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort hasbeen motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a criticalrole in maintaining corneal and conjunctival integrity, protectingagainst microbial challenge and preserving visual acuity. In addition,research has been stimulated by the knowledge that alteration ordeficiency of the tear film, which occurs in numerous individualsthroughout the world, may lead to desiccation of the ocular surface,ulceration and perforation of the cornea, an increased incidence ofinfectious disease, and potentionally pronounced visual disability andblindness. ... Read more

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In addition to communicating current methods for diagnosis and assessing the array of conventional and newfound therapeutic options for dry eye and ocular surface disorders, this edifying reference offers scientific background on normal ocular surface and tear film functioning; descriptions of the mechanisms involved in inflammation; and a review of the unified theory of dry eye etiology. ... Read more

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Concise and Up to Date treatment of the topic of Dry Eye
I have found this book to be a valuable resource and state of the art discussion on pathogenesis and treatment of the vast spectrum of Dry Eye Syndromes.

A must for anyone dealing with Dry Eye. ... Read more

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The book is designed to be a comprehensive treatment of the subject of the production of tears and relationship of the lacrimal apparatus to the ocular surface. Compiled by a limited number of authors, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the field, this text will serve as not only a complete treatment of this subject, but also as a reference resource. The text includes current concepts in both anatomy and molecular biology diagnosis and treatment methodologies. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Dry Eye Syndrome, published by Thomson Gale on July 9, 2007. The length of the article is 1739 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to dry eye (also dry eye syndrome; keratitis sicca; keratoconjunctivitis sicca; xerophthalmia), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on dry eye. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This practical handbook contains complete information onpathophysiology, treatment planning, and therapy for dry eye – anuncomfortable, sometimes severe condition that may be caused byfactors such as disease, contact lens wear, environmental conditions,or equipment. Clear and concise yet comprehensive, it adopts aclinical evidence-based, decision-making approach to the subject withpractical advice on setting goals, planning treatment objectives, andmanaging conditions. It serves as an essential pocket reference foranyone involved with the treatment and management of dry eyeconditions. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Dry Eye Syndrome, published by Thomson Gale on July 9, 2007. The length of the article is 611 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This book presents a wealth of valuable information.All adnexal structures - the tear system, the lids and the orbit as well as neuronal and cellular components of the ocular surface itself, i.e. the cornea and conjunctiva - are involved in tear production and maintenance. If any part of this complex functional unit mutates either primary or secondary to disease, changes in tear film and ocular surface known as dry eye may occur.In this volume a panel of well-established international experts provides the theoretical foundation and describes the interaction of the ocular adnexa and surface in dry eye. Current guidelines for the diagnosis and medical management are also given. The main focus lies on surgical concepts exceeding techniques such as to block the lacrimal drainage system or lid surgery, but encompasses corneal and conjunctival as well as orbital and maxillofacial surgery where often complex transplantation procedures are involved.This volume offers a concise review on surgical treatment of the dry eye to all ophthalmologists dealing with this fairly common eye disorder. ... Read more

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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on the Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes, held November 16-19, 1996, at the Southampton Princess Resort, Bermuda. DNLM: Lacrimal Apparatus--congresses. ... Read more