Punctal Plugs for Dry Eye Treatment- Pros and Cons.

 Punctal Plugs for Dry Eye Treatment- Pros and Cons.

 Introduction

In patients who do not find symptomatic relief despite medical therapy and maximal lubrication, punctal occlusion is often indicated. Rather than applying an artificial tear, punctual occlusion helps to preserve any remaining natural tear fluid, which has by far the best wetting and nutrient capacity for the ocular surface. Preserving the patient’s own natural tears by blocking the lacrimal drainage system, thereby increasing tear volume and decreasing tear osmolarity, can successfully maintain the integrity of the ocular surface, corneal transparency and visual acuity. In patients with moderate or severe dry eye, it is capable of improving quality of life and preventing vision loss.

Punctal Occlusion for Dry Eye Syndrome

The idea behind punctal occlusion is straightforward: increase the aqueous component of the tear film by blocking tear outflow..Punctal occlusion helps to retain the patient's own tears on the ocular surface. This intervention is highly effective and usually used after environmental control, drop therapy, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and topical prescription eye drop prove inadequate. Preferably performed after surface inflammation is brought under control, occlusion methods include punctal plugs as well as thermocautery, electrocautery, laser ablation or direct surgical closure.
Before performing a procedure to occlude a punctum permanently, many authors suggest a trial of temporary punctal occlusion using various plugs. While this is prudent, one must keep in mind some of the intrinsic limitations of these devices. More specifically, failure of collagen plugs to predict epiphora after permanent punctal occlusion. One systematic review⁷ showed a relative scarcity of controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of punctal occlusion therapy in dry eye. Although the evidence is very limited, the data suggest that silicone plugs can provide symptomatic relief in severe dry eye. Moreover, temporary collagen plugs appear similarly effective to silicone plugs on a short-term basis.

The reported results of punctal plugs vary. It seems to work for patients with dry eye of mostly mild to moderate severity. The magnitude of the treatment effect was more striking following implantation of non-dissolvable silicone plugs, but occlusion with temporary collagen plugs also had an apparent beneficial influence on the clinical course of dry eye, as indicated by significantly lower scores for several study parameters in comparison with the control group.

Punctal Plugs and Inflammation

One area of interest is the relationship of pharmacologic therapies with punctal occlusion. Punctal occlusion has been shown to improve objective and subjective measures of dry eye but may exacerbate ocular surface inflammation in subjects with overt clinical inflammation. Because of this issue, an international panel of experts developing comprehensive treatment guidelines for ocular surface disorders recommended that the inflammatory condition be treated before punctal occlusion.

Punctal Plugs and Increased Ocular Bacterial Infections

Because puntal plugs back up tears – which does not allow debri and bacteria from draining. Some patients will experience ocular bacterial infections, which require anti-biotic eye drops for treatment.

Complications

Although punctal occlusion is an effective therapy for dry eye disease, there are complications related to punctal plug insertions.Recognized complications of conventional silicone plugs include

• epiphora - over flow of tears onto the face
• punctal ring rupture,
• abrasion of the corneal and conjunctival surface,
• suppurative canaliculitis - infection of lacrimal gland causing surface abnormalities that sometime require surgical interventions.

The retention rates for the different kind of silicone plugs have been reported to be about 50% after one year,extrusion of silicone plugs is common, occurring within three months in up to 50% of cases.

Conclusion

Careful patient selection is critical for successful punctal occlusion. It should be performed only when appropriate, and when the likelihood of benefit far outweighs the risk and cost. A variety of techniques are available to choose from on the basis of the duration of desired effect and the severity of aqueous tear deficiency and associated ocular surface disease. Punctal occlusion can dramatically improve the quality of life in many patients with moderate cases of dry eyes and can prevent visual loss in patients with severe cases of dry eyes
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Night Time Dry Eyes- Treatment Options, Tips for Relief

Night Time Dry Eyes, Treatment Options, Tips for Relief

Ever wake up in the morning and your eye lids feel as if they are stuck together?   This is a typical symptom for Blepharitis

You may have dry eye pain at night and have to get up to put in eye drops, or you use thick eye gels before going to bed.

This type of morning dryness is actually a result of dry eyes at night. Many who suffer from chronic dry eye experience extreme dry eyes in the morning upon waking up. In some cases, dry eye pain is so severe that it requires frequent use of eye drops during the night, causing disturbed sleep and fatigue the next day.

What is causing this Night Time Dry Eye phenomena?

Some of the causes for night time dry eye include:

> Partially open eye lids allowing tears to evaporate (This can be made worse when you go into REM sleep as the eyelids may flutter causing friction)

-> Lower body temperature and metabolism which delivers less nutrients and blood to the eye

> Reduced tear production as a result of a slower metabolism

> Allergens in or around your bed that may spark dry eyes such as; sheets, pillows, dust mites, pet fur, etc…

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> TheraLife Eye Enhanced – take 4 capsules right before bed time.

> Place a humidifier in the bedroom to provide more moisture

> Avoid sleeping under a heater or air vent

> Avoid sleeping in the direct path of a fan

>Use preservative-free nighttime eye gels or ointments that protect the eye

> Use night time goggles with moisture pads to prevent tear evaporation

Test to see if you have night time dry eye!

A good home alternative for this is to take two cotton gauze pads, run them under cool tap water and use surgical or athletic tape and tape them over your eyes at night. The moisture pads create a barrier that protect your eyes and prevent excessive tear evaporation. If this improves your night time dryness, consider investing in some night time hydration goggles.

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How I Recovered from Chronic Dry Eyes With No Tears- My Story

How I Recovered from Chronic Dry Eyes With No Tears

Chronic dry eyes results in a great deal of inflammation which shuts down your natural tear secretion functions.  When not treated, the situation gets worse, and finally tear volume becomes almost non-detectable.  Eyes become painful.  Drops don't work.  

Here is a personal story from a happy customer who recovered.  Read on >>>

Chronic Dry Eyes- no Tears. Relief by TheraLfe

"January of 2017, my eyes went from chronic dry eyes to severe chronic dry eyes. My eyes no longer produced tears. My doctor said since Restasis was no longer helping to wet my eyes, my only option was to plug my tear ducts. I had been using Restasis for two years. I did not want to plug my tear ducts so I started googling for help and thankfully found Theralife. I read the awesome reviews. Most had the same symptoms and frustrations as I was having. So I ordered the kit and it was the best decision I could have ever made. Dr. Yang phoned me the day after ordering to learn of my symptoms. She explained so much to me. I felt relieved. My eyes were blood red from being so dry. The first day of taking the pills and using the eye mask, the eye pressure and pain from the dryness went away. The second day, I could begin to feel a little moisture in my eyes. Each day got better. I am extremely happy with Theralife and would recommend it to anyone having severe chronic eyes. 

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Natural Treatment for Watery Eyes - Epiphora- TheraLife

Narual Treatment for Watery Eyes - Epiphora - TheraLife

One of the most common questions asked is “ I have tears running down my cheek, how can I have dry eyes?


The answer is counter intuitive.  One of the most common cause of watering eyes is dry eyes.

What is Epiphora?

Watering eye, also known as epiphora or tearing eye, is a condition in which there is an overflow of tears onto the face, often without a clear explanation

Epiphora can develop at any age. It is more common among babies aged under 12 months, and adults over the age of 60 years. The condition may present symptoms in just one or both eyes.

Depending on the severity of symptoms, watering eye can sometimes make driving difficult and dangerous.

Common Causes of Epiphora- Tearing Eyes

1. Dry Eye Syndrome- more than 50%
2. Allergies-  test for allergies for try allergy medications
3. Blocked tear ducts- tear cannot drain
4. Blepharitis or conjunctivitis – eye infections
5. Trichiasis - inward-growing eyelashes
6.Ectropion - this is when the lower eyelid turns outwards

Why Dry Eyes Cause Tear Over Production?

It may not make sense, but dry eyes often lead to watery eyes. When eyes dry out, they become irritated and uncomfortable. That prompts the brain to signal the eyes to cry.  This type of tear is called Reflex Tear which is of poor quality.  The lacrimal glands is now producing so many tears that it overwhelms the eye's natural drainage system.
Tear production tends to lessen with age, therefore, dry eyes are more common in older adults.

In addition to excessive tearing, symptoms of dry eye syndrome may include blurred vision, itchy eyes, or burning eyes.  All these symptoms are consistent with dry eye syndrome.

Some medical conditions and medications can lead to dryness as can a dry and windy environment, but the most common cause of dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). People with this condition make tears, but the tears do not contain enough water or thickness.

How to stop tear over production

Artificial tears make watery eye condition even worse.
The proper way to relief watery dry eyes is to:

1. Balance tear production – restore normal cell functions to tear secretion glands - lacrimal and meibomian glands
2. Train your brain to stop crying – to stop tear over production.

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Watery dry eyes takes longer to relief – expect to take 2- 3 months in order to establish tear film stability and stop eyes from over tearing. 

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Sjogren's Treatment & Diagnosis, What Your Eye Doctors Should Know.

Sjogren's Treatments & Diagnosis- What the Eye Doctors Should Know.

Diagnosis of Sjogren's disease can be ambiguous and difficult.  It is helpful if the patient goes into the doctor's offices know some of the basic tests that are available to accurately diagnose this condition. which is the objective of this blog post.

Sjogren syndrome is one of the most common rheumatological diseases. Primary symptoms are dry eye, dry mouth.  

On average, it takes 7 years to diagnose Sjogrens Disease

Sjogrens is a chronic, slowly progressive autoimmune disease that affects the  moisture producing glands- eyes, mouth, lungs, vaginal areas.  Sjogrens is a clinical condition of aqueous tear deficiency combined with dry mouth. The syndrome is classified as primary Sjogrens in people without an another autoimmune disease, and secondary Sjogrens in people who have a confirmed autoimmune disease such as  rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, Raynaud’s, Lupus, and more.  It affects primarily females, sometimes males of all age and races.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), between 1 and 4 million people in the United States have Sjogrens.

Although the hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjogrens may also cause dysfunction of other organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Patients may also experience extreme fatigue and joint pain and have a higher risk of developing lymphoma.

Diagnosis

The following tests are commonly used to determine the presence of Sjogrens in addition to the person's report of symptoms and health history.

Common blood tests include:

• Complete blood cell count often shows anemia.

• Serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein are indicators of inflammation and are frequently elevated in patients with Sjogrens.

• Serum immunoglobulins are antibodies are usually elevated in Sjogrens.

• Serum antinuclear antibody is elevated in approximately 90% of patients with Sjogrens and other immune diseases.

• Serum rheumatoid factor is present in about 60% of patients with Sjogrens, as well as with RA.

• Serum Sjögren antibodies (Ro/SS-A and La/SS-B) are more specific for SS but can also be detected in people with other autoimmune diseases,  Having a negative serology does not mean one do not have the disorder.

Lip biopsy is the best single test to establish a diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome. While this is the most definitive test, performing it is not absolutely necessary from a clinical standpoint. Patients with Sjogren syndrome are essentially treated symptomatically and observed for the development of other rheumatic disorders or lymphoma. This can be initiated without performing a biopsy. If the diagnosis is in doubt or if a definitive diagnosis is needed, then this is the best test.

Management of Sjogrens Syndrome

Goals of ophthalmic management of Sjogren syndrome are: to relieve symptoms, to promote healing of the ocular surface, and to prevent complications such as persistent corneal ulcers.

The treatment of dry eyes depends on the severity of eye dryness, which is graded according to degree of symptoms, conjunctival injection and staining, corneal damage, tear quality, and lid involvement.

Drugs often prescribed for Sjogren’s patients include;

1. Immunosuppressive drugs- e.g. Plaquenil, methotrexate – these drugs often have side effects that affect vital body organs such as liver, kidney, retina, and more.

2.  Dry mouth  –  drugs such Salagen, Evoxac to stimulate salivary gland function.

3.  Dry Eye- traditional modalities include eye drops, eye gels, and prescription eye drop.  Often dry eye symptoms persists.  Learn more about TheraLife Autoimmune Dry Eye formula below.

4.  Dental care is important as those affected are prone to cavities.

Conclusion

Sjogrens can damage vital organs of the body with symptoms that may remain stable, worsen, or go into remission. Some people may experience only the mild symptoms of dry eyes and mouth, while others go through cycles of good health followed by severe disease. Many patients are able to treat problems symptomatically. Others are forced to cope with blurred vision, constant eye discomfort, recurrent mouth infections, swollen parotid glands, hoarseness, and difficulty in swallowing and eating. Debilitating fatigue and joint pain can seriously impair quality of life.

Abstract from Optometric Management- May, 2011

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What is in TheraLife Autoimmune Formula?

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1. Phelan D. Sjögren syndrome. 2009. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/809290-overview.

2. Sommers MS, Johnson SA, Beery TA. Diseases and Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual. Philadelphia,PA: F.A. Davis; 2007.

3. Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology, 3rd ed. Elsevier, 2009.

4. Invernizzi P, Battezzati PM, Crosignani A, et al. Antibody to carbonic anhydrase II is present in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) irrespective of antimitochondrial antibody status. Clin Exp Immunol. Dec 1998; 114(3):448-54.

5. D'Arbonneau F, Ansart S, Le Berre R, et al. Thyroid dysfunction in primary Sjögren's syndrome: a long-term follow-up study. Arthritis Rheum. Dec 15 2003;49(6):804-9.

6. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sjogrens/sjogrens.htm. Accessed May 10, 2010.

7. Fox R, Michelson P, Wallace DJ. Sjögren syndrome. In: Wallace DJ, Hahn BH, eds. Dubois’ Lupus Erythematosus. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007.

8. Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation. http://www.sjogrens.org.

9. Daniels TE. Labial salivary gland biopsy in Sjögren's syndrome. Assessment as a diagnostic criterion in 362 suspected cases. Arthritis Rheum. Feb 1984; 27(2):147-56.

10. Tabbara K, Wagoner MD: Diagnosis and management of dry eye syndrome. In New Drugs in Ophthalmology. Edited by Smolin G. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Cited in: Ophthalmol Clin 1996, 36:61–75.

11. Management and therapy of dry eye disease: report of the Management and Therapy Subcommittee of the International Dry Eye Workshop (2007). Ocul Surf. Apr 2007;5(2):163-78.

12. Behrens A, Doyle JJ, Stern L, Chuck RS, McDonnell PJ, Azar DT, et al. Dysfunctional tear syndrome: a Delphi approach to treatment recommendations. Cornea. Sep 2006;25(8):900-907.

13. Kruszka P, O’Brian RJ. Diagnosis and management of Sjögren syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2009; 79(6):465-470.

14. Wallace DJ. The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families. New York, NY: Oxford UniversityPress; 2008. 

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New Treatments for Watery Dry Eyes

New Treatments for Watery Dry Eyes

Watery Dry Eye Story - This is what we hear

"I have watering eyes - tears flowing down my cheeks. My doctor diagnosed it as dry eyes, prescribes all kinds of eye drops – they don’t help. What is going on?"

Symptoms of Watery Dry Eyes

The symptoms of watering eyes can be tearing, dry, burning, sandy gritty, red, and sensitive to light.  Yes, you have all kinds of tears running down your face, but your eye doctor can tell by staining that you have dry eyes.

About 50% of the cases, watering eyes are cause by dry eyes.
Watery eyes occur when there is too much tear production or poor drainage of the tear duct . The causes for Watery Eyes often include:

• Clogged meibomian glands- located on the upper and lower eye lids. Your doctor may chose to use laser (LipiFlow) or probes to unclog them.  Meibomian gland secrete lubricants to thicken tears. Tear not thick causes evaporative dry eyes.

• Blepharitis- inflammation of the eye lid. Read other blog posting on blepharitis at this site.

• Dry eye syndrome- insufficient tear production

• Allergies and hay fever

• Conjunctivitis – pink eye

• Chronic sinusitis

• Autoimmune disorder – Sjogren’s Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.

• Radiation therapy.

• Medications

Why you have watering eyes?

One of the major causes of over tear production is Dry Eye Syndrome. Since you may have had dry eyes for a long time, left untreated, your brain started to secrete reflux tears, the type of tears you cry with which is of poor quality. 

Dry Eye causes the eyes to become irritable; inflamed which stimulates the body to produce “Reflex Tears” which is of poor quality. Eye drops adds more fluid to wash away the lubricant that your eyes produce naturally to make the eyes even drier.

How is Dry Eye Syndrome diagnosed?

One of the main tests for tearing is to check whether the eyes are too dry. There are 3 key tests your eye doctors do to test for dry eyes:

1. Fluorescent stains – to observe condition of your cornea.

2. Shirmer’s Test or Zone Quick t- measure the amount of tears.  In case of watering eyes, this cannot be used.

3. Tear Viscosity – using a fluorescent dye and a stop watch to see how fast your tear disperse- an indication of how thick your tears are to prevent evaporation.  This test again cannot be used in watering eyes.

If you doctor has already diagnosed you with chronic dry eyes, then you need to treat the dry eyes first before over tearing will stop.

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TheraLife offers a chronic dry eye solution that treats from inside out. TheraLife Eye stimulates your own tear secretion glands to secrete balanced and thick tears to relief chronic dry eye. Watery eyes due to dry eye is harder to treat than chronic dry eye.  TheraLife Eye will treat the dry eyes first, then your brain will stop crying.

Most effective approach - TheraLife Eye + Fish Oil + Hot Compress (twice a day, 10 minutes each time) + daily eye lid cleaning. 

Just so you have the correct expectations - it takes 3 months to stop your eyes from crying.  You have already suffered enough- drops has not worked so far.  Be patient, you will stop crying.  This is our guarantee. 

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Can Stress Cause Dry Eyes? TheraLife Can Help

Can Stress Cause Dry Eyes?  TheraLife Can Help

Workplace stress can cause changes in your body, your emotions , and induce chronic dry eyes. On the other hand, if you already have dry eyes, dry eye symptoms become worse when you are stressed.

Dry Eye Symptoms include but not limited to

• Dry Eyes
• Headaches
• Fatigue – feeling tired
• Stiff Neck and Shoulder Pain
• Back Pain
• Sweaty Palms and Feet
• Upset stomach
• Depression

Chronic Dry Eye and Stress

Chronic stress can be debilitation.  When left untreated can lead to serious long term illnesses and decreased immune systems.  Some of these examples are:

• chronic dry eye syndrome
• heart diseases
• chronic muscle pains
• changes in hormone levels that lead to low fertility
• weakening lung functions leading to catching colds and flu’s more easily,
• asthma
• obstructive lung diseases
• worsening of skin problems like acne, eczema and psoriasis

Relationship between stress and dry eyes are well documented.  We can understand this phenomena from how stress affects the circulatory system (How Does Stress Affect the Circulatory System. By Adrian Whittle). Stress causes the blood to produce hormones that increase the blood flow (increase blood pressure) and make blood thicker (causing strokes). As the heart is working harder, the micro-circulation of blood to the extremities such as skin, legs, and arms are decreased.

This decrease in blood supply may also include the brain and eyes. Eyes being connected to the brain already has a delicate blood circulation balance. Under stress, blood supply to the brain and eyes are both compromised, causing dry eyes.  Left untreated, this condition can become chronic. 

References: 
Learn more from:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1446543/pdf/11211637.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/
http://www.stress.org/job.htm

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