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    Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions

    By Kenneth Kee

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    Ode to Dry Eye

    Dry eye occurs when there is a problem with the tears
    That normally keeps the eye moist and lubricating clear.
    Due to age something which we can not prevent
    Dry eye may present as blurring of vision

    The eye is continuously bathed by a layer of tear
    Which keeps the eye wet and the vision clear
    The tears protect the eye against infection
    And assists in healing of wounds inflammation.

    Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly
    Or when the eye tears evaporate too quickly
    And this results in damage of the ocular surface,
    Irritation of the eyes or sometimes corneal ulcers.

    Dry eye can be managed as an ongoing condition
    Cyclosporine is an anti-inflammatory medication
    It decreases corneal damage and increases tear production
    For severe dry eye short term use of steroid eyedrops decrease inflammation

    -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

    Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly and this results in damage of the ocular surface, irritation of the eyes or visual disturbances.
    Inflammation of the surface of the eye may occur along with dry eye.
    If left untreated this condition can lead to pain, ulcers or scars on the cornea and some loss of vision
    However permanent loss of vision from dry eye is uncommon.
    Dry eye can make it more difficult to perform some activities such as using a computer or reading for an extended period of time and it can decrease tolerance for dry environments such as the air inside an airplane.
    Dry eye can be a side effect of some medications, including antihistamines, nasal decongestants, tranquilizers, certain blood pressure medicines, Parkinson's medications, birth control pills and anti-depressants.
    Skin disease on or around the eyelids can result in dry eye.
    Diseases of the glands in the eyelids such as meibomian gland dysfunction, can cause dry eye.
    Dry eye can occur in women who are pregnant.
    Women who are on hormone replacement therapy may experience dry eye symptoms.
    Allergies can be associated with dry eye.
    Infrequent blinking, associated with staring at computer or video screens, may also lead to dry eye symptoms.
    Both excessive and insufficient dosages of vitamins can contribute to dry eye.
    Dry eye can be associated with immune system disorders such as Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Dry eye symptoms may include any of the following:
    1. Stinging or burning of the eye;
    2. A sandy or gritty feeling as if something is in the eye
    Sometimes a test is done to confirm the diagnosis of dry eyes.
    This is called Schirmer's Tear Test.
    This measures the amount of tears
    Artificial tears, gels, gel inserts, and ointments offer temporary relief and provide an important replacement of naturally produced tears.
    The first priority is to determine if a disease is the underlying cause of the dry eye (such as Sjogren's syndrome or lacrimal and meibomian gland dysfunction).
    If it is, then the underlying disease needs to be treated.
    Cyclosporine an anti-inflammatory medication is the only prescription drug available to treat dry eye.
    It decreases corneal damage, increases basic tear production and reduces symptoms of dry eye.

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Dry Eyes
    Chapter 2 Interesting Facts of Dry Eyes
    Chapter 3 Treatment of Dry Eye
    Chapter 4 Corneal Ulcers
    Chapter 5 Sjogren’s Syndrome
    Chapter 6 Meibomian Cyst
    Chapter 7 Blepharitis
    Epilogue

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateOct 20, 2016
    ISBN9781370606856
    Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Dry Eyes, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      Dry Eyes,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      by

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2014 Smashwords Edition

      Published By Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes the Dry Eye and Its Treatments and Related Diseases or in vernacular terms

      (What You Need to treat Dry Eye)

      This eBook is licensed for the personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      Ode to Dry Eye

      Dry eye occurs when there is a problem with the tears

      That normally keeps the eye moist and lubricating clear.

      Due to age something which we can not prevent

      Dry eye may present as blurring of vision

      The eye is continuously bathed by a layer of tear

      Which keeps the eye wet and the vision clear

      The tears protect the eye against infection

      And assists in healing of wounds inflammation.

      Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly

      Or when the eye tears evaporate too quickly

      And this results in damage of the ocular surface,

      Irritation of the eyes or sometimes corneal ulcers.

      Dry eye can be managed as an ongoing condition

      Cyclosporine is an anti-inflammatory medication

      It decreases corneal damage and increases tear production

      For severe dry eye short term use of steroid eyedrops decrease inflammation

      -An original poem by Kenneth Kee

      Interesting Tips about the Dry Eye

      A Healthy Lifestyle

      1. Take a well Balanced Diet

      2. Dry eye can be managed as an ongoing condition.

      The first priority is to determine if a disease is the underlying cause of the dry eye (such as Sjogren's syndrome or lacrimal and meibomian gland dysfunction).

      If it is, then the underlying disease needs to be treated.

      Cyclosporine an anti-inflammatory medication is the only prescription drug available to treat dry eye.

      It decreases corneal damage, increases basic tear production and reduces symptoms of dry eye.

      It may take three to six months of twice-a-day dosages for the medication to work.

      In some cases of severe dry eye, short term use of corticosteroid eye drops that decrease inflammation is required.

      If dry eye results from taking a medication, the doctor may recommend switching to a medication that does not cause the dry eye side effect.

      3. Keep bones and body strong

      Bone marrow produces our blood

      Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

      Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

      Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

      Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

      4. Get enough

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