21. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Keratitis sicca; Xerophthalmia; dry eye syndrome Definition Return to top. Dryeye syndrome usually occurs in people who are otherwise healthy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000426.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Eye anatomy Alternative names Return to top Keratitis sicca; Xerophthalmia; Dry eye syndrome Definition Return to top Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a persistent dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva due to decreased function of the tear glands or increased evaporation of tears. The cornea may be thickened and visual acuity may be decreased. See also conjunctivitis decreased tearing vitamin A deficiency , and Sjogren syndrome Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Dry eye syndrome usually occurs in people who are otherwise healthy. It is more common with older age, because tear production decreases with age. In rare cases, it can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis lupus erythematosis , and other similar diseases. It may also be caused by thermal or chemical burns. Symptoms Return to top Symptoms of dry eye range form mild irritation and foreign body sensation to severe discomfort with sensitivity to light.

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Click here for information about Dr. Ines Casado, Dr. Melvin Roat, and Dr. Lee Mielcarek. Mielcarek Eye Associates, located at the end of the trolley tracks in Media, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1978 by Lee Mielcarek Jr. MD , a medical and surgical ophthalmologist, and his wife Eileen Dickson RN, a surgical nurse. Lee and Eileen met at the University of Pennsylvania at the Scheie Eye Institute, where Dr. Mielcarek served as Dr. Scheie's chief resident. Their professional practice and its staff of 17 provide eye examinations, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment , and modern no-stitch no-patch no-needle cataract/implant/astigmatism surgery With the addition of Melvin Roat, MD , an author of the Merck Manual Home Edition , corneal transplants and comprehensive dry eye treatments are also offered. Optometrist Dr. Ines Casado provides eye examinations and customized contact lens fittings. Media Eye Works , a division of Mielcarek Eye Associates, is staffed by certified optician Karan Saitto and carries a wide variety of eyeglasses from practical to stylish. Since 1988, Dr. Mielcarek has been providing refractive surgery and now offers the latest customized

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Palisades Office: 910 Via de la Paz Pacific Palisades, CA Studio City Office: 12229 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA What is Dry Eye Syndrome? 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. What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome? 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. Can Watery Eyes Be a Symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome? Yes. As odd as it sounds, many Dry Eye sufferers experience ‘wet eyes’ due to the tear glands overproducing watery or reflex tears to compensate for a lack of a balanced tear film. How Do Tears Function?

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Home Calendar/Appt. Request General Conditions Contact Lens ... Medical Referral Links Dry Eye The tears your eyes produce are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eye means that your eyes do not produce enough tears or that you produce tears which do not have the proper chemical composition. Often, dry eye is part of the natural aging process. It can also be caused by blinking or eyelid problems, medications like antihistamines, oral contraceptives and antidepressants, a dry climate, wind and dust, general health problems like arthritis or Sjogren's syndrome and chemical or thermal burns to your eyes. If you have dry eye, your symptoms may include irritated, scratchy, dry, uncomfortable or red eyes, a burning sensation or feeling of something foreign in your eyes and blurred vision. Excessive dry eyes may damage eye tissue, scar your cornea (the front covering of your eyes) and impair vision and make contact lens wear difficult. If you have symptoms of dry eye, please contact me for a comprehensive examination. Dry eye cannot be cured, but there are treatments so that your eyes remain healthy and your vision is unaffected. Some treatments might include blinking more frequently, increasing humidity at home or work, using artificial tears and using a moisturizing ointment, especially at bedtime. In some cases, small plugs are inserted in the corner of the eyes to slow tear drainage. Sometimes, surgical closure of the drainage ducts may be recommended. Recently, a new Ophthalmic Emulsion called "Restasis" has been introduced to the market by Allergan. It works to increase tear production by stopping the inflamation that is found in dry eye (keratocvonjunctivitis sica). For more information, go to

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Dry Eye And Our Experience With It Numerous links for more information on Dry Eye follows Taffy's story.... Taffy came back to us at those Specialties - and was every bit as beautiful at that stage as I had hoped she would be when she left our home a month earlier. Her eye looked fine - as long as it was kept constantly lubricated with artificial tears and a medication to help with the pain. When we woke up that first morning after her return it was obvious that this was a serious problem. Taffy's eye was completely glued shut with a yellow goo that had dried to a hard, crusty finish. We cleaned her eye, remedicated it and within minutes she looked just fine. Upon arriving home I immediately made an appointment with my own vet - who took one look and sent us to Dr. Lindley of Animal Eye Consultants. We had been using Dr. Lindley for several years for our annual CERF exams so knew she was at least familiar with the breed - and appeared to like them. We did not receive good news on this first visit of many.............. Taffy definitely had "Dry Eye", caused by a congenital condition called "lacrimal gland hypoplasia". In simple terms, it is a birth defect that results in the lack of growth of the tear producing glands. In Taffy's case she had

29. Prevent Blindness America--Dry Eye FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about dry eye. Q What is dry eye? Q What causes dry eye?It s not clear why some people are unable to produce enough natural tears. http://www.preventblindness.org/eye_problems/dryeyeFAQ.html

Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Eye Q: What is dry eye? Our natural tears protect our eyes and give them moisture that is absolutely necessary for clear and comfortable vision. Some people are unable to produce enough of these tears, leaving the eyes dry and easily irritated. In this condition that affects millions of Americans, blinking no longer leaves a moist "tear film" to wash and soothe the eye. The irritation and discomfort that result may make a difference in one's ability to see. In rare cases, dry eye can become serious—even blinding—without proper care and treatment. Q: What causes dry eye? It's not clear why some people are unable to produce enough natural tears. However, one cause of dry eye is Sjogren's Syndrome, a disease involving mild to extreme dryness in both the eyes and the mouth. This disorder may be connected with menopause and arthritis. However, dry eye can also be caused by other eye disorders. Q: What treatment is available?

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34. Dry Eyes dry eye types, symptoms and management of dry eyes, current researchand new treatments in dry eye. AgingEye Times. What is dry eye? http://www.agingeye.net/dryeyes/dryeyesinformation.php

Home > Dry Eye Basics Tear film > Anatomy Physiology Turnover Normal vision requires a moist healthy ocular surface. A sufficient quality of tears, a normal composition of the tear film, normal lid closure, and regular blinking are among the prerequisites to maintain a healthy ocular surface. What is Dry Eye? Dry eye is a disorder of the tear film due to tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation which causes damage to the interpalpebral ocular surface (i.e. exposed eye surface) and is associated with symptoms of ocular discomfort. This definition of dry eyes was adopted by the National Eye Institute workshop on dry eyes. The eye becomes dry either because there is not enough tears being produced or because there is abnormally high rate of evaporation of tears. Dry Eyes Evaporative Dry Eye Environmental factors Central heating (forced air dry heat), hair dryer, car windscreen demisting, air travel, dry climates, wind, air pollution (cigarette smoke), contact lens wear (Reduced blinking) Driving, watching TV, computer work, reading

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Home > Dry Eyes Drug Treatment Medical Dictionary The mainstay of dry eye treatment is the use of artifical tears, gels or ointments. These can be used several times a day. In general for mild to moderate dry eye this is all that is needed. Punctal plugs may also be placed in the lower or upper eyelids. In severe dry eyes other agents like mild steroid eye drops or cyclosporin eye drops may be considered. The use of oral agents (salagen) is also possible. Artificial Tears Tear replacement by topical artificial tears and lubricants is currently the most widely used therapy for dry eye. The goal of using tear substitutes is to increase humidity at the ocular surface and to improve lubrication. In addition, artificial tears smooth the corneal surface of dry eye patients, an effect that contributes to improved vision. The use of artificial tears has obvious limitations. Natural tears have a complex composition of water, salts, hydrocarbons, proteins, and lipids, which artificial tears cannot completely substitute. In addition, the integrity of the three-layered lipid, aqueous, and mucin structure, vital to the effective functioning of the tear film, cannot be reproduced by these artificial components. The Preservative Dilemma Traditionally, there have been two types of artificial tears: tears packaged in a bottle that contain a preservative (multi-dose bottles) and tears packaged in individual droppers that must be discarded immediately after one use and are preservative-free (single-dose units). These preservative-free, single-dose units were developed for individuals with a sensitivity to preservatives.

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38. 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 fromdecreased 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 Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Lacrimal System Dry Eye Syndrome Last Updated: March 19, 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 , Clinical Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Ocular Immunology and Uveitis, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School 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

39. Eye Conditions > Dry Eye Syndrome -- EyeMDLink.com dry eye Syndrome. Also referred to as Keratitis Sicca dry eye syndrome is an extremelycommon condition, thought to affect approximately 60 million Americans. http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=5

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