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Pterygium and MMP 9: limited data only 9 articles as of 8/4/2014

Detection and comparison of matrix metalloproteinase in primary and recurrent pterygiumfibroblasts. An MX, Wu KL, Lin SC. Int J Ophthalmol. 2011;4(4):353-6. doi: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2011.04.05. Epub 2011 Aug 18. PMID:   22553679   [PubMed]  Free PMC Article Related citations Select item 209386742. Proliferative and migratory aptitude in pterygium. Bai H, Teng Y, Wong L, Jhanji V, Pang CP, Yam […]

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Pterygium and natural treatments (?): usually it cannot be removed naturally, though natural treatments may help prevent it from growing more. Demodex role

Pterygium is a very common, abnormal growth of clear covering (conjunctiva) of white part of the eye (sclera) over the cornea (window of the eye). If severe and causing discomfort or red, it can be removed with surgery. It is generally benign (not a cancer). It is due to excess sun/UV exposure usually. Prevention is usually

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New treatments for Dry Eye Syndrome 2014

Still only available abroad (like Japan: see below), Rebamipide show promise in helping relieve patient’s dry eye symptoms.  We are investigating how to formulate a drop from the FDA approved systemic medication via the NIH currently. Best regards, Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS Rebamipide ophthalmic suspension for the treatment of dry eye syndrome: a critical

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Ectopia Lentis: dislocated human lens

Though uncommon, ectopia lentis can be corrected if needed with surgery. In humans, there are a number of systemic conditions that are associated with ectopia lentis. More common: Marfan syndrome (upward and outward) Homocystinuria (downward and inwards) Weill-Marchesani syndrome Sulfite oxidase deficiency Hyperlysinemia Less common: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Crouzon disease Refsum syndrome Kniest syndrome Mandibulofacial dysostosis Sturge-Weber syndrome

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Family Diet: the Latest

We continue to move towards an only plant based diet. We are trying to cut down the red meat to once per month or so. I find my kids are adjusting well. They still like their bread, but the younger ones, love the gluten free bread that we get on sale at our local grocery

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The Best Way to Clean Your Face; The Best Way to Clean Your Eyes: Step By Step

Everyone is busy, so here is the fastest, best way to clean your face and eyes. This particularly addresses those of us who suffer from chronic dry eyes, especially blepharitis, rosacea blepharitis, chalazions, styes. Most of this can be in a hot/warm shower and adds only a few minutes to your routine.  The goal here

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Sagging Eyelids: Dermatochalasis

Most of the time, sagging eyelids are due to a genetic predisposition (ie, mom had it, so will I). This article shows another reason to stay slim and stop smoking.  And pray you have the protective effect of the C allele of rs11876749. Original Investigation | May 28, 2014 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risk Factors for Sagging Eyelids FREE ONLINE FIRST Leonie C. Jacobs, MD1; Fan Liu, PhD2; Isabel Bleyen, MD, PhD3;

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Dry eye treatment with azithromycin

Colleagues at Harvard show below invitro effects of Azithromycin on Lipid in human Meibomian glands, which are key to a stable tear film. I usually prescribe Azithromycin drops 2x/day if natural treatments are not helping my dry eye patients.  Effect of Azithromycin on Lipid Accumulation in Immortalized Human Meibomian Gland Epithelial Cells Yang Liu, MD1; Wendy R. Kam, MS1;

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