Which is a better source of stem cells: bone marrow or fat (ie., adipose)? Controversy still exists but most papers now acknowledge that fat has a richer source of stem cells. Stem cells are cells that are able to differentiate (ie, turn into) any tissue depending on its surrounding environment. If one inserts a stem […]
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This is for a dear patient. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Dry Eye Disease: The Links It is well known that viruses can trigger inflammatory responses that can lead to chronic dry eye symptoms. Here is the run down of what is known. 1. Dry Eye Disease (DED): is multifactorial, ie do to many causes
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A dear friend has a new gout attack so am looking up the latest in prevention and treatment. Key points: 1. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis due to deposition of monosodium urate crystals. 2. It is associated with hyperuricemia: aserum urate level of 6.8mg per decilitre (404micromol per liter) or more 3. Approximate US prevalence: estimated
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More and more patients are using Amniotic Fluid Drops to help with dry eye pain. A concern for some patients and practitioners has been the risk involved in using the drops (ie, risk of infection which is low but not 0) and the risk to the fetus if the fluid is obtained thru an amniocentesis
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More and more patients and friends are asking about this. Here is some information. Have your insurance card and information ready. Testing:1. The fastest may be here: SameDayTesting currently has four locations in Montgomery County, accepts insurance and is averaging 12 hours for results. https://www.sameday-testing.com/ 2. Call your Pediatrician or PCP to see if they can
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We continue to be impressed by the effectiveness of a patient’s own platelets to heal their eye surface disease. The next step will be to understand why some patient’s platelets work better than others. Here is the latest literature search for PRP as requested by a friend. SLC Search results Items: 1 to 100 of
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It has been a challenge to find preservative free steroid drops. Many patients are allergic to preservatives so we were happy to find Imprimis’s version. Waldo drops from England below were also a hit with one of my patients. Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS
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Likely the best treatment is the most natural that does not affect a patient’s gut flora. For this reason we often recommend diluted Tea tree oil applications/scrubs on closed eyelids or hypochlorous acid. There are now many products over the counter that have hypochlorous acid, such as Avenova and Accycin. Some papers of
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CURRICULUM VITAE DATE PREPARED: December, 2020 PART I: General Information Name: SANDRA LORA CREMERS, MD, FACS Fellow of American College of Surgeons Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology Office Address: Primary: Visionary Eye Doctors 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202 Rockville, MD 20852, United States 301-896-0890 Johns Hopkins University Medicine, Suburban Hospital 8600 Old Georgetown Road
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Intense Pulse Light (IPL) on Darker Skin Types By Helen Molteni Case Western Reserve University – Class of 2023 Biochemistry and Finance, B.A. Candidate Class of 2023 President Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a relatively new method for treating dry eye disease; it works specifically to reduce inflammation, liquify the oil to some extent, and unclog meibomian
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