A thin film of fluid (the tear film) covers the exposed areas of the open eyes. The tear fluid has 3 layers; the outer lipid layer, the middle aqueous layer and the inner mucin layer (Bron et al. 2002 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I developed chronic dry eyes after having cataract surgery on both eyes. I consulted an ophthalmologist who specialized in treating dry eyes. She prescribed Restasis, but my condition ...

Pune: IT professional Rashid (32) had been complaining of terrible eye strain lately. The persistent stinging, burning and scratchy sensation in his eyes almost drove him to tender his resignation at ...

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What are the symptoms of dry eyes and when to go to a doctor? Dry eye occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep your eyes moist or when there is a lack of a natural oil component in ...

THE BOSTON OCULAR SURFACE CENTER, A DIVISION OF CHARLES RIVER EYE ASSOCIATES, today announced that it is the first in the local community to introduce a new treatment for patients who suffer from Dry ...

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is underdiagnosed and undertreated, with asymptomatic disease far more common than symptomatic disease. As the condition progresses, patients who were initially ...

The aim is to soothe the eyelids, unplug any blocked meibomian glands and clear out any stagnant oily secretions from these glands. The eyelids are cleaned and debris is removed. This is a daily ...

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Bron AJ, Tiffanya JM, Gouveiaa SM et al. (2002) Functional aspects of the tear film lipid layer. Experimental Eye Research 78(3): 347–360 Drummond M, Sculpher M, Torrance G, et al. (2005) Methods for ...