According to Ellen Troyer, MT, MA and Spencer Thornton, MD: Loss of corneal sensation is a common feature of ocular herpes. Proper epithelialization of the cornea may be retarded in ocular herpes patients due to suppression of limbal stem cells from chronic use of topical antiviral therapy, and from poor wound healing related to the … Continue reading Ocular Herpes
Developed to correct vision by changing the shape of cornea, LASIK, LASEK, and PRK are procedures that involve cutting through the nerves. These nerves are part of the blink feedback loop. Sometimes, the nerves do not grow back immediately, leading to transient, or temporary Dry Eye that can last months, or even years. In some cases … Continue reading LASIK, LASEK, PRK
Meibomian glands require a diet rich in anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids to produce clear meibum that flows freely. A diet high in the inflammatory Omega 6 fatty acids can lead to meibum that is thick, pasty, and opaque. It is important to pay attention not only to the consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids, … Continue reading Diet with a Poor Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio
When the corneas are desensitized the blink feedback loop is interrupted. A number of conditions can lead to, or contribute to, corneal desensitization including: . Contact lenses that act as a barrier for corneal sensations Lubricating eye drops, ointments and gels when they are used too often Other eye drops used often to prevent infection or inflammation; for allergies, … Continue reading Desensitized Corneas
There are two species of demodex mites found on the human eye; demodex folliculorum, found at the base of the lashes; and demodex brevis, usually found in the meibomian glands. Demodex brevis are usually found alone; whereas demodex folliculorum usually live in colonies. Demodex folliculorum tend to live and lay eggs at the base of … Continue reading Demodex Mites – Cause
Dry Eye is one of the most common complaints among wearers of contact lenses. Prolonged or careless use of contact lenses can cause eye injury. Contact lens use is also associated with decreased nerve sensitivity on the corneal surface, which can lead to poor lacrimal gland function or a decreased blink rate. The contact lens … Continue reading Contact Lenses
Aqueous tear deficiency causes inflammation of the ocular surface and surrounding tissue. Damage to the corneal surface interrupts the blink feedback loop that triggers the lacrimal gland to produce tears. And, as with evaporative dry eye, there is stress on the meibomian glands; because, with an inadequate aqueous tear layer, there can be excessive friction … Continue reading Aqueous Tear Deficiency – Cause
A decline in the male androgen hormone can cause Dry Eye because this hormone is part of the blink feedback loop that triggers the lacrimal gland to produce tears during blinking. An increase or decline in the male androgen hormone can lead to inflammation of the meibomian glands, an imbalance in meibum production and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). … Continue reading Androgen Hormone Changes
Also known as allergic conjunctivitis or ocular allergy, eye allergy occurs when something you are allergic to irritates the conjunctiva. This clear, delicate membrane covering the eye and the inside of the eyelid is not the only part of the eye susceptible to allergies: lid margins, the delicate tissue of the eye lids and surounding the eyes, may also … Continue reading Allergies
We have compiled a list of books and articles that we believe are important to a better understanding of Dry Eye Syndrome and related co-morbidities. Books Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved: Reversing Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Restoring Hope By Steven L. Maskin, MD. With Natalia A. Warren, MBA, MHA Yale University Press Health & Wellness. Paperback. … Continue reading Recommended Reading
