Archive for the ‘Health’ CategoryWilliam Mathers, MD, Answers Questions About Nature’s Tears EyeMistDr. William Mathers, a former consultant for Bio Logic Aqua Research, answered a few questions about Nature’s Tears EyeMist. New Education about Menopause and Dry EyeLaurie Barber, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas, talks with Sharon Kleyne about Dry Eye and Menopause. The Truth about Dry Eye, Water and the CorneaThe importance of water in relieving dry eye symptoms and maintaining corneal health was discussed during two on-air interviews by Sharon Kleyne, founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research and host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour, with Harvard Corneal Researcher Dr. Ula Jurkunas, a clinician scientist heading corneal research and with Lasik pioneer Dr. Marguerite McDonald, [...] All Natural Allergy Eye ReliefSpring is upon us, and Summer is just around the corner. It is during this time of the year that seasonal allergies start to affect us. The typical allergic reaction produces symptoms in the eyes, breathing passages and skin. Some allergens only bother the eyes, causing them to become dry, red, and/or irritated. Protect Yourself from Eye InjuriesEyesight threats can be found anywhere. From perspiring to being involved in emergency situations, the eyes are a lot more sensitive than most believe. Situations involving smoke, heat, dust, fumes, and airborne chemicals, as well as machine work, can put your eyes at high risk for injury and damage. Author of “The Dry Eye Remedy” Discusses Dry Eye DiseaseSharon Kleyne, founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research and host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour, recently interviewed Dr. Robert Latkany, M.D., about dry eye disease. Dr. Latkany is a New York eye doctor who devotes his entire medical practice to dry eye disease. Eyelid Inflammation and Dry EyeWhen working at a computer, the eyes’ natural blink rate may drop from 20 to 40 times a minute to three times a minute. Other factors that can dehydrate the eyes’ tear film include arthritis, gout, eye surgery, poor nutrition, dehydration, low thyroid, lack of sleep, contact lenses, and topical eye medications. These factors don’t [...] Computer Eye Strain and Dry Eye Can Cost You Money, Productivity and Your VisionIf your eyes often bother you after a couple of hours at the computer, you are not alone. Computer eye strain, a form of dry eye disease, has become one of the most common reasons for eye doctor visits. Driving and Vision CareDriving, whether it is long distance or your normal commute, can result in dehydration of the eyes, or dry eye. The confined space of the car, combined with the heating/air systems in the vehicle, sun/road glare, and environmental conditions can cause the tear film of the eye to lose moisture. When this happens, the eyes [...] First Step to Dry Eye Relief is Natural WaterSharon Kleyne, eye health and water activist, as well as the founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research, recently gave an interview on the importance of natural water for dry eye relief. |