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Treatment for dry eyes
Please send me all treatment information for extremely dry eyes. My dad has already had plugs put in his ducts.
(30 Apr 2007)
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Geriatric patients often have "dryness" complaints. Ensure your father is drinking at least 1/2 his body weight in ounces of pure/filtered water each day. For dry eyes, often homeopathic eye drops (Similisan, or eye drops made by a trained health care practitioner) or over the counter eye drops/night gel (like Refresh, etc.) can palliate symptoms.
If he has difficulty with ductal draining, hydrotherapy (alternating 3 min hot/warm and 30 sec cold water poultices x 3 ) can improve circulation. http://www.countrydoc.com Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
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answered by Dr K B N on 30 Apr 2007, 7:45:44
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Lack of humidity in home or workplace may be the source of dry eyes.Computer use or other close work where you need to concentrate can cause or exacerbate dry eye syndrome. Contact lenses may also sometime increase dryness Home remedy for dry eyeMassage with a just warm washcloth over closed eyes may help relieve dry eye caused by blocked glands First confirm that the warm cloth is not too hot before placing it over closed eyelids. Follow up with a gentle massage. Use a finger tip covered with the cloth to apply gentle pressure through sweeping motions from the nose area across the eyelid toward the ear. It will provide great relief in dry eye.Diet changes to include foods rich in vitamin A such as salmon, sardines, eggs, and proper nutritional supplements help to improve tear production and prevent dryness. Homoeopathic remedy taken internally Belladona30 every 6 hours and Euphrasia eye drop give greater relief in dry eye. Dr.Tabassum Patel (Homoeopath)http://moinhealthcare.com
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answered by Dr on 30 Apr 2007, 6:25:27
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