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"Similasan has different products for dry eye relief, allergy eye relief, computer eye relief, and even pink eye relief. If your child has contacts, talk to your eye doctor about whether a few drops of Similasan's dry eye Relief will help prevent irritation and dryness. Chapter 9 Off to School I n giving your kids an optimally green environment at home, you've I also given them a huge head start on the rest of their lives. But what happens when your children go off to school and leave the universe that you've so carefully created?" - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Postmenopausal women report dry eyes, burning, pressure, light and temperature sensitivity, blurring, tearing, eye fatigue, swollen eyelids, and a feeling of scratchiness. dry eye syndrome can, oddly enough, cause excess tearing, and it appears to also be affected by drops in testosterone levels. Fluctuations in hormones during perimenopause and lower levels in menopause are involved in inflammation of the gums, sensitivity of the teeth, tooth loss, and a burning sensation in the mouth and tongue. These symptoms may be a sign of more serious problems as well." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"When the eyes are affected, dry eye, vision loss, glaucoma, and significant facts .1 ii ' \«nB? Skin symptoms of sarcoidosis other eye problems can occur. < WH ' may include: Sarcoidosis can produce other . Red rashes on the face and skin problems. When it affects the body legs, ankles, or shins, it's called ery- ¦ Red lumps, particularly on thema nodosum. the legs (erythema . nodosum) Sarcoidosis often produces no ,-,. r ¦ Skin eruptions signs at all." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Medications such as diuretics and anti-glaucoma eye drops (because they contain harmful preservatives) often promote dry eye problems. Diabetics, arthritics, and those with cancer commonly complain of dry eyes. The use of the artificial sweetener aspartame has been linked to dry eyes. Poor nutrition and hormone imbalances are probably the major culprits in causing dry eyes: Lack of essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, and vitamin affect the workings of the eyes' lubrication systems." - Marc R. Rose, Michael R. Rose, Save Your Sight! Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration (Get the book.)

"If your child has contacts, talk to your eye doctor about whether a few drops of Similasan's dry eye Relief will help prevent irritation and dryness. Chapter 9 Off to School I n giving your kids an optimally green environment at home, you've I also given them a huge head start on the rest of their lives. But what happens when your children go off to school and leave the universe that you've so carefully created? I believe that you can look upon this inevitable transition in two ways, as either an obstacle or an opportunity." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"But upwards of 10 million Americans suffer from a significant dry eye condition that may be related to other symptoms. The classic "Sjogren's-associated" dry eye affects up to 2% of the population and presents with a characteristic triad of symptoms—dry eye, dry mouth, and arthritis. Other causes of dry eyes include medication, dehydration, inflammation of the eyelids 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)." - Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay., The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments (Get the book.)

"If you have dry eye, dry mouth, and joint inflammation, that combination of signs points directly to another serious autoimmune disorder: Sjogren's syndrome. (See Appendix I.) In this disorder, the body attacks its moisture-producing glands. Women are its prime victims. Indeed, fully 90% of Sjogren's sufferers are women, and the average age of onset is the late 40s. If untreated, Sjogren's can severely damage the cornea and adversely affect other organs, especially the mouth, digestive tract, and female reproductive system. SIGNIFICANT FACT production." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "While usually benign, lid myokymia can be an early sign of Meige's syndrome (see dry eye, above) or blepharospasm, with which it's often confused. With blepharospasm, however, the eyelids repeatedly shut tight, rather than twitch. The eyes are also often irritated and very light-sensitive. And unlike myokymia, untreated blepharospasm can lead to severe vision impairment. STOP SIGN Quinine (in the form of tonic water—with or without the gin) has long been used to stop eye twitches. If you don't like the taste, gently pressing the twitching spot may help, at least temporarily." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "Other common signs £ o > 11 i r SIGNIFICANT FACT or Sjogren s, which primarily arc 1 ij \«w/ Theoretically, any substance, rects women, are dry eye, nasal dry- ' ' disease, or marker that can be ness, and joint inflammation. detected jn the b|ood can Lastly, dry mouth can signal serious also be found in the saliva.To date, home conditions such as Parkinson's dis- and workplace saliva tests can detect ilease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and licit drugs' alcoho1' H1V' hormonal changes, and even stress. Scientists have even HIV/AIDS." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Contact lens wearers are particularly prone to developing dry eye problems. Dry eyes generally stem from a lack of vitamin A, and are more likely to affect people over the age of sixty-five. Some drugs are known to inhibit tear production or change the composition of tears, including antihistamines, decongestants, and various drugs used to control Parkinson's disease and high blood pressure. SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS Primrose oil 1,000 mg 2-3 times daily. A source of essential fatty acids. Vitamin A ointment As directed on label." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Choose a product that is preservative-free, such as Cellufresh from Allergan, dry eye Therapy from Bausch & Lomb, or Tears Naturale from Alcon. Q Similasan Eye Drops #1 and #2 are soothing homeopathic eyedrops containing Belladonna, Euphrasia, and Mer-curius sublamitus; and Apis mellifica, Euphrasia, and Sabadilla, respectively. Q Use a humidifier to add moisture to the dry air. Q Wear wraparound glasses on windy days. Q Avoid cigarette smoke and other types of smoke. Q Avoid products that claim they can "get the red out." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"POTASSIUM: Eat a Banana Every Day "Potassium is one of the most important minerals for relieving dry eye symptoms," says Dr. Grossman, noting that his patients with the PROFESSIONAL CARE Artificial tears are the standard medical treatment for dry eyes, says Edward L. Paul Jr., O.D., Ph.D., an optometrist, holistic nutritionist, and director of Atlantic Eye Associates in Hampstead, North Carolina. When accompanied by other symptoms, dry eyes can be a sign of infection that, untreated, can cause vision loss." - Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems (Get the book.)

"The classic "Sjogren's-associated" dry eye affects up to 2% of the population and presents with a characteristic triad of symptoms—dry eye, dry mouth, and arthritis. Other causes of dry eyes include medication, dehydration, inflammation of the eyelids 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). Your doctor can tell you if you are suffering from Sjogren's syndrome or other specific diseases. Tears are not just made up of water." - Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay., The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments (Get the book.)

"If your eyes become dry while using these drugs, try our nutritional and lifestyle prescriptions to relieve dry eye symptoms. Smog, chemical irritants, contact lenses (which can pull moisture off of the eyes), low humidity, cigarette smoke, dust, wind, sun, air conditioning, heaters, chronic crying (which dilutes the viscous tear film that keeps moisture in), and droopy lower eyelids (which can allow tears to evaporate too quickly) are common causes of dry eye. People who suffer from arthritis tend to have dry eyes." - Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health (Get the book.)

"Smith JA, Vitale S, Reed GF, Grieshaber SA, Goodman LA, Vanderhoof VH, et al. dry eye signs and symptoms in women with premature ovarian failure. Arch Ophthalmol 2004;122:151-6. Headaches often accompany menstruation and are affected by sex hormone levels, so it would be expected that they may be a side effect of taking HRT, which can increase the incidence of migraine and other headaches because it causes an overreaction in the arteries and veins.4 Some headaches experienced with HRT are worse than severe migraines." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"Eye drops are used daily by many people with eye problems, particularly those with glaucoma, dry eye, or eye allergies. It's important to use eye drops correctly. If you use artificial tears, find a brand that doesn't contain benzalkonium chloride or other harmful preservatives. Wash hands before putting in eye drops and keep the bottle in a place where it's least likely to become contaminated with bacteria. Refrigerated eye drops can be soothing to the eyes. 3. Dry eyes can be caused by a variety of medications, by preservatives used in some eye drops, or by nutritional deficiencies." - Marc R. Rose, Michael R. Rose, Save Your Sight! Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration (Get the book.)

"Apart from topical vitamin A therapy, all other nonsurgical therapies of dry eye, i.e. the frequent application of artificial tears, lubricants, or slow-releasing polymers, and the therapeutic use of soft contact lenses, are not directed toward reversing the underlying process, but rather toward alleviating the symptoms. The hypothesis that a localized vitamin A deficiency in the lining of the outer eye may be responsible for dry eye, considering vitamin A's vital role in epithelial tissue, seems obvious." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 (Get the book.)

"Smog, chemical irritants, contact lenses (which can pull moisture off the eyes), low humidity, cigarette smoke, dust, wind, sun, air conditioning, heaters, chronic crying (which dilutes the viscous tear film that keeps moisture in), and droopy lower eyelids (which can allow tears to evaporate too quickly) are common causes of dry eye. People who suffer from arthritis tend to have dry eyes. In Sjogren's syndrome, which affects mostly women over the age of 40, the eyes and mouth become very dry. Tooth decay and severe eye discomfort can result." - Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA, Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives (Get the book.)

"The hypothesis that a localized vitamin A deficiency in the lining of the outer eye may be responsible for dry eye, considering vitamin A's vital role in epithelial tissue, seems obvious. Clinical studies featuring commercial vitamin A eye drops (Viva-Drops from Vision Pharmaceuticals) have yielded impressive clinical results in the treatment of dry eyes.26,27 DOSAGE Dosage ranges for vitamin A reflect the intent of use. For general health purposes, a dosage of 5,000 IU for men and 2,500 IU for women appears reasonable." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 (Get the book.)

"Inadequate eye closure while sleeping may also contribute to dry eye symptoms. Take a look at your current medications. Common drugs for intestinal problems, depression, allergy, and colds may dehydrate sensitive tissues in your body. If they are necessary, you may have to compensate for this dehydration by drinking more water. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if any of your current medications may cause dry eye. Take a break from your computer. Look away and every 20 minutes exercise your eyes." - Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay., The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments (Get the book.)

"Eye doctors can distinguish simple dry eye from eye allergy because of a distinctive "cobblestone" pattern seen inside the eyelids in those with allergies. Contact lens wearers are particularly vulnerable to eye allergy. Drops prescribed to treat allergic eyes contain antihistamines, decongestants, or cortisone. They reduce inflammation but treat only the symptom, not the source of the problem, and they can make dry eyes worse. Continual use of any of them can damage the eyes." - Marc R. Rose, Michael R. Rose, Save Your Sight! Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration (Get the book.) "Vitamin C also helps improve dry eye problems. There's a very high concentration of vitamin C in the natural tear film on the eyes, and eye irritants that cause the eyes to water dilute this antioxidant on the eyes' surface. Drink plenty of pure water to improve the aqueous (watery) layer of the tear film. Avoid drinking too much coffee because its diuretic effect can worsen dry eye problems." - Marc R. Rose, Michael R. Rose, Save Your Sight! Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration (Get the book.)

"Smog, chemical irritants, contact lenses (which can pull moisture off of the eyes), low humidity, cigarette smoke, dust, wind, sun, air conditioning, heaters, chronic crying (which dilutes the viscous tear film that keeps moisture in), and droopy lower eyelids (which can allow tears to evaporate too quickly) are common causes of dry eye. People who suffer from arthritis tend to have dry eyes. In Sjogren's syndrome, which affects mostly women over the age of 40, the eyes and mouth become very dry. Tooth decay and severe eye discomfort can result." - Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health (Get the book.)

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