I have mentioned to many of our dry eye patients that a cream with testosterone was being researched and would give us another avenue of relief for our patients. Argentis has licensed a testosterone-progesterone therapy for dry eye syndrome. Argentis is licensing this compound from the Southern College of Optometry. I expect this compound to be very helpful for patients with dry eyes and look forward to prescribing it for our patients. It is not available for us to prescribe yet, however we will update this entry as soon as it is.
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A New Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome Will Soon be Available
June 5, 2008 · No Comments
Categories: Cornea · dry eye syndrome
Tagged: dry eye syndrome, eye, keratitis sicca, Vision
Q: Why are my eyes so dry lately?
January 25, 2008 · 1 Comment
A: Many conditions can contribute to dry eyes, including both your health and your, environment. Are you near any ceiling fans or heaters? Does your car’s heater or air conditioner blow directly on your eyes? Some medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants and diuretics can also contribute to dryness. Hormone changes, such as those attributed to pregnancy or menopause may also be a factor. Some people have a condition called blepharitis, where their lids become dry and flaky, this too can contribute to dryness. Other people may be suffering with “Sjogren’s Syndrome”, which is an autoimmune disorder where the mucous membrane glands are attacked causing significant dryness and discomfort.
Your optometrist can evaluate the source of your dry eyes and initiate a treatment plan. Dry eye syndrome is very common and can be successfully treated. In addition to eye drops there are many new solutions for the treatment of dry eyes that don’t require the use of eye drops.
Categories: Cornea · Eye Lids · FAQ · dry eye syndrome · examinations
Tagged: blepharitis, Cornea, dry eye syndrome, eye, irritation, sjogren syndrome
