Artificial tears are used to supplement a patient's naturally-produced tears and increase eye lubrication by mimicking characteristics of the tear film...
17 KB (1,719 words) - 19:29, 13 July 2024
composition varies among different tear types. The composition of tears caused by an emotional reaction differs from that of tears as a reaction to irritants...
23 KB (1,897 words) - 00:59, 16 June 2024
Dry eye syndrome (redirect from Tear break up time)
underlying cause. Artificial tears are usually the first line of treatment. Wrap-around glasses that fit close to the face may decrease tear evaporation. Looking...
61 KB (6,290 words) - 17:52, 13 August 2024
treatment is required and the condition resolves over two to three weeks. Artificial tears may be used to alleviate irritation. Subconjunctival bleeding initially...
8 KB (636 words) - 16:41, 31 July 2024
the case of allergic conjunctivitis, artificial tears can help dilute irritating allergens present in the tear film. Some eye drops may contain histamine...
10 KB (1,122 words) - 17:00, 27 April 2024
not necessary, because episcleritis is a self-limiting condition. Artificial tears may be used to help with irritation and discomfort. More severe cases...
13 KB (1,205 words) - 14:26, 10 August 2024
Methyl cellulose (section Artificial tears and saliva)
methyl cellulose or similar cellulose derivatives are used as substitute for tears or saliva if the natural production of these fluids is disturbed.[citation...
19 KB (2,153 words) - 15:36, 24 June 2024
better after a week to 10 days without treatment. Cold compresses and artificial tears may help. Corneal scarring occurs in up to half of cases and the blurred...
7 KB (674 words) - 23:28, 22 March 2024
symptoms. For dry eyes, artificial tears; medications to reduce inflammation; punctal plugs or other surgery to shut the tear ducts may be tried. For...
86 KB (9,106 words) - 16:47, 19 August 2024
liquid lanolin, combined with parabens, has been used in trials as artificial tears to treat dry eye. Anhydrous lanolin is also used as a lubricant for...
19 KB (2,169 words) - 22:33, 7 August 2024
the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion. A temporary...
5 KB (626 words) - 18:13, 11 March 2023
Those who have ocular rosacea may be treated with warm compresses, artificial tears and washing the area around the eye with warm water, including the...
4 KB (427 words) - 11:40, 10 July 2024
viscosity of the water phase. Guar gum has been used to add viscosity to artificial tears, but is not as stable as carboxymethylcellulose. Galactomannans are...
5 KB (531 words) - 16:13, 21 June 2024
Prevention (CDC) became aware of a strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in artificial tears manufactured by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma in January 2023. Clinical...
7 KB (722 words) - 03:01, 5 October 2023
merely requires measures to reduce discomfort and dryness, such as artificial tears and smoking cessation if possible. Severe cases are a medical emergency...
29 KB (2,836 words) - 04:03, 24 June 2024
Guar-based compounds, such as hydroxypropyl guar, have been used in artificial tears to treat dry eye. Some studies have found an allergic sensitivity to...
27 KB (3,337 words) - 13:38, 7 August 2024
pharmaceutical capsule preparations. Additionally, certain formulations of artificial tears use propylene glycol as an ingredient. The freezing point of water...
44 KB (4,716 words) - 23:19, 4 August 2024
time, but it is a benign condition, usually requiring no treatment. Artificial tears may help to relieve discomfort, if it occurs. If cosmesis is a concern...
7 KB (725 words) - 17:28, 3 July 2024
world and experiencing the consequences. Artificial intelligences – disembodied, strangers to blood, sweat, and tears – have no occasion for that." (p. 30...
240 KB (24,352 words) - 09:48, 20 August 2024
apomorphine – emetic (used to induce vomiting) artificial tears – lubricant eye drops used as a tear supplement atenolol – treats cardiac arrhythmias...
11 KB (1,144 words) - 12:20, 8 August 2024
protective sunglasses with side shields and/or wide brimmed hats and using artificial tears throughout the day may help prevent their formation or stop further...
20 KB (2,037 words) - 17:57, 2 July 2024
following surgery. In ophthalmology, CMC is used as a lubricating agent in artificial tears solutions for the treatment of dry eyes. In veterinary medicine, CMC...
35 KB (3,431 words) - 04:22, 21 August 2024
dripping cocaine into the eye. Cool, wet compresses over the eyes and artificial tears may help local symptoms when the feeling returns. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...
12 KB (1,281 words) - 20:42, 12 July 2024
cater specifically to contact lens wearers or to those who require artificial tears. Visine has been observed to cause stinging and burning upon application...
10 KB (1,009 words) - 22:08, 12 May 2024
tears Flap or parrot-beak tears Peripheral, longitudinal tears Bucket-handle tears Horizontal cleavage tears Complex, degenerative tears These tears can...
51 KB (6,251 words) - 10:59, 23 July 2024
"Tears in rain" is a 42-word monologue, consisting of the last words of character Roy Batty (portrayed by Rutger Hauer) in the 1982 Ridley Scott film...
20 KB (2,129 words) - 04:17, 14 August 2024
those whose blinking is disrupted by the facial palsy, frequent use of artificial tears while awake is recommended, along with ointment and a patch or taping...
21 KB (2,440 words) - 21:32, 21 July 2024
make tears, can cause a dry eye sensation which feels very unpleasant. The condition is difficult to treat and is lifelong. Besides artificial tears, there...
12 KB (1,552 words) - 08:46, 7 February 2023
keratoconjunctivitis. First-line treatments include topical corticosteroids and artificial tears. For non-responsive cases, potential treatments include topical ciclosporin...
9 KB (693 words) - 14:41, 22 June 2022
'better quality' of tear is required with higher 'wetting ability' (i.e. greater amount of glycoproteins) and so artificial tears (e.g. viscotears) are...
15 KB (1,810 words) - 01:50, 3 January 2024