Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma, PRP, has been used for years in many fields of medicine and surgery to help heal damaged and scarred tissues. PRP is obtained by centrifuging one’s own blood to separate the platelets from the rest of the whole blood. PRP works due to the upregulation of growth factors and cytokines contained in […]
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Rosacea is a chronic condition which affects the facial skin and eyelids. There is a strong genetic component and we still do not have a cure. Below is an excellent review by Dr. Lipper. The take-home points are as follows: 1. Rosacea represents hyperreactivity of the innate immune system. I would add it may also
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This is for a dear friend. JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis April 25, 2019 Colorectal Cancer Screening Nina Gupta, MD1; Sonia S. Kupfer, MD1; Andrew M. Davis, MD, MPH1 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA. Published online April 25, 2019. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.4842 Guideline title Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Physicians and Patients From the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer Developer US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTF) (American College
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This shocking study has shown that all the millions of dollars poured into injecting the eyeballs of patients who have diabetes and macular edema (a major cause of vision loss in diabetics) with ok vision, does not seem to help save vision compared to 2 years of sole observation. This study by the DRCR
Since its last posting of my “Step Ladder for Dry Eye and Allergy,” we have now had 5 patients start Oxervate, 4 patients use Cord Blood Serum, and 4 patients have Autologous Stem Cell insertion into meibomian glands with stem cell drops. While it is still too early to say if how effective Oxervate is,
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The only ways to help with eyelid swelling is the following:1. Cold Ice Packs & allergy drops if due to allergy.2. Steroids drops or pills3. Surgery4. Arnica: over the counter:5. Make up tricks Many patients have used Arnica gel or cream and it has helped though could not find a study to say it helps
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Many patients fly in to see me every year in a quest to find relief for debilitating neuropathy and dry eye symptoms. Many of these patients have become world’s experts in dry eye treatments due to this quest as neuropathy and dry eye can wreak havoc on one’s life and loved ones. Recently a wonderful
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Which is eyelash cleaning system is the best? It is a great question and one that really depends on your skin type and your history of having Demodex and/or blepharitis and/or ocular rosacea. I find that Ocusoft is not strong enough to clean off Demodex. Diluted Tea Tree Oil is the best to clean off
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Here are more studies pointing to the possibility that autologous adult stem cell can heal damaged corneal epithelial cells. This healing could help patients with chronic eye pain from neuropathy, dry eye disease, chronic viral and bacterial infections, Graft Versus Host, and Stevens Johnson Disease. Thus far our 4 patients have felt improvement with autologous, adipose-derived
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Amniotic membrane has been used for years to help patient with serious eye conditions, such as Graft Versus Host, Stevens Johnson, Chemical Burns, Ulcers, and now dry eye disease. It appears Fresh Amniotic Membrane has more of a particular molecule called Heavy Chain-Hyaluronan/Pentraxin 3 (HC-HA/PTX3 )which helps it heal tissue better and faster than Cryopreserved and
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