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artificial tears
what is 'artificial tears'?
Definition for Artificial Tears
Artificial Tears is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: dry eye syndrome, pinguecula.
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dry eye syndrome
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Artificial Tears and dry eye syndrome
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Anti La (SSB) antibody
Artificial Tears and Anti La (SSB) antibody
Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies
antibodies against certain collagen vascular diseases
Artificial Tears and Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
Artificial Tears and Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Antinuclear antibody blood test used to screen for autoimmune disorders
Artificial Tears and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Autologous serum eye drops
Artificial Tears and Autologous serum eye drops
Comprehensive eye exam
Artificial Tears and Comprehensive eye exam
Conjunctival biopsy
Artificial Tears and Conjunctival biopsy
Fluorescent staining
Artificial Tears and Fluorescent staining
Heat application
Artificial Tears and Heat application
Insertion of Punctal Plug
Artificial Tears and Insertion of Punctal Plug
Lacrimal gland biopsy
Artificial Tears and Lacrimal gland biopsy
Lateral tarsorrhaphy
Artificial Tears and Lateral tarsorrhaphy
Lubricant to Eye
Artificial Tears and Lubricant to Eye
Punctal occlusions
Artificial Tears and Punctal occlusions
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Artificial Tears and Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Rose bengal staining
Artificial Tears and Rose bengal staining
Schirmer test
Artificial Tears and Schirmer test
Slit lamp tear film
Artificial Tears and Slit lamp tear film
Tear Lactoferrin analysis
Artificial Tears and Tear Lactoferrin analysis
Tear break-up time test (TBUT)
Artificial Tears and Tear break-up time test (TBUT)
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10-20% acetylcysteine drops
Artificial Tears and 10-20% acetylcysteine drops
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Artificial Tears and acetylcysteine(acetadote , acys-5)
artificial tears
Artificial Tears and artificial tears
cevimeline
Artificial Tears and cevimeline
cyclosporine (0.05%)
Artificial Tears and cyclosporine (0.05%)
cyclosporine ophthalmic(restasis )
Artificial Tears and cyclosporine ophthalmic(restasis )
cyclosporine(neoral)
Artificial Tears and cyclosporine(neoral)
diquafosol
Artificial Tears and diquafosol
doxycycline
Artificial Tears and doxycycline
fluorometholone ophthalmic(flarex)
Artificial Tears and fluorometholone ophthalmic(flarex)
hydroxypropyl cellulose
Artificial Tears and hydroxypropyl cellulose
loteprednol ophthalmic(lotemax , alrex)
Artificial Tears and loteprednol ophthalmic(lotemax , alrex)
ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote, refresh liquigel)
Artificial Tears and ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote, refresh liquigel)
ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote)
Artificial Tears and ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote)
omega-3 fatty acids(omacor)
Artificial Tears and omega-3 fatty acids(omacor)
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Artificial tears - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A subset of various brands of artificial tears displayed in a store. Artificial tears are lubricant eye drops used to treat the dryness and ...
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Effect of Preservative-Free Artificial Tears on the Antimicrobial ...
... in the absence and presence of 70% vol/vol preservative-free artificial tears. ... Osmolality of the artificial tears was measured using a vapor pressure ...
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Drugs and Treatments - Artificial Tears Plus Opht - Conditions from WebMD
Find information about (Artificial Tears Plus Opht) on WebMD including drug user ratings, drug interactions, medication warnings, medical uses, side effects and ...
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Drugs and Treatments - Artificial Tears Enhanced Opht - Conditions from ...
Find information about (Artificial Tears Enhanced Opht) on WebMD including drug user ratings, drug interactions, medication warnings, medical uses, side effects and ...
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Talk:Artificial tears - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Artificial tears. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: ... chance that habitual use of artificial tears, especially when they are not ...
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Drugs and Treatments - Artificial Tears Opht - Patient Handout from WebMD
Find information about (Artificial Tears Opht) on WebMD including drug user ratings, drug interactions, medication warnings, medical uses, side effects and ...
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Drugs and Treatments - Artificial Tear (Hypromellose) Opht - Patient ...
Find information about (Artificial Tear (Hypromellose) Opht) on WebMD including drug user ratings, drug interactions, medication warnings, medical uses, side effects ...
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Eye Drops - Eye Pellets - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Drug Side Effects
Eye drop brands include: Artificial ... Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Ophthalmic) Artificial Tears ... Patient education for artificial tears eye ointments. ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/eyedropseyepellets/index_a.htm
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Dry Eyes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
Read about dry eyes. Learn the causes (Sjogren's syndrome, hormones, medications), symptoms and treatment ... the need for artificial tears. Restasis. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/dry_eyes/page2.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Eye burning - itching and discharge
Artificial tears used four-to-six times a day can also relieve symptoms. ... counter eyedrops other than artificial tears because they will eventually make ...
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Eye Drops - Eye Pellets - Eye Ointments - Dry Eye Ophthalmic Solutions
... drops and eye pellets (Artificial Tears, Bion, Gonak, Isopto, Lacril, Ocucoat, ... Patient education for artificial tears eye solutions. ...
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Eye burning - itching and discharge
... is a symptom describing burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears. ... Refrigerated artificial tears can be very soothing. ...
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Facts About Dry Eye [NEI Health Information]
Use artificial tears, gels, gel inserts, and ointments - available over the ... Avoid artificial tears with preservatives if you need to apply them more than ...
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/dryeye/dryeye.asp
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Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome
Artificial tears ? Available by prescription or over the counter under many ... Ointments ? Ointments are thicker than artificial tears. ...
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Eye Care: Infections, Tips, Disorders, Conditions, Types of OTC ...
Artificial tears are formulated as solutions or suspensions, varying in viscosity. ... Artificial tears usually are used two to five times a day as needed for ...
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Eye Drops - Eye Pellets - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Uses - Side Effects
Information on the indications and side-effects of hydroxypropyl cellulose eye drops and pellets. Eye drop brand names include: Artificial Tears, Bion Tears, Gonak, ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/hydroxypropylcellulosedrops/
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dry eyes
Try artificial tears, available as either drops or ointment. ... Artificial tears may be prescribed. References Return to top. Foulks GN. ...
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Effect of topical fluoroquinolones on the expression of matrix ...
... corneal epithelium compared to artificial tear eye drops. ... significance between the artificial tear group and the fluoroquinolone treated groups. ...
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5.1.1 Artificial tears. 5.1.2 Additional options. 5.2 Environmental control. 5.3 Supplementation ... Application of artificial tears every few hours[3] can ...
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Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment: First Aid Information for Dry Eye Syndrome
Artificial tears and lubricating eyedrops and gels (available over the counter) ... commonly referred to as artificial tears, may help relieve your dry ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/dry_eye_syndrome_treatment_firstaid.htm
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Dry Eyes ? Aging and Dry Eyes ? Dry Eyes and Older Adults
As we age, our body produces fewer tears, causing dry eyes. ... Treatment usually involves some form of eye drops or artificial tears. ...
http://longevity.about.com/od/healthyagingandlongevity/g/dry_eyes.htm?p=1
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Dry Eyes and Sjogren's Syndrome - What Can I Do About Dry Eyes?
Dry eyes in Sjogren's syndrome can be treated with artificial tears. ... Ointments are thicker than artificial tears and moisturize and protect the eye ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/sjogrens/ss/sjogrens_8.htm
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Tearing - increased
... is the excessive production of tears in one or both eyes. ... Treatment can include artificial tears, topical antihistamines antibiotics or even surgery. ...
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Fast Facts About Sjögren's Syndrome
Artificial tears that come in different thicknesses. ... These are thicker than artificial tears. ... This forms a film over your own tears and traps the moisture. ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sjogrens_Syndrome/sjogrens_syndrome_ff.asp
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Eye drop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... them and are only lubricating and tear-replacing solutions, and they can also ... Artificial tears. v ? d ? e. Dosage forms ...
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Treating Dry Eyes
WebMD helps you understand the cause of dry eye and how to treat ... find that the plugs improve comfort and reduce the need for artificial tears. Restasis. ...
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-health-dry-eyes
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Dry Eye - Cornea Disorders
Information about the corneal disorder of dry eye ... Artificial tears, which lubricate the eye, are the principal treatment for dry eye. ...
http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/vision/blcornea-dryeye.htm
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Health and Medical Information ...
... dry eyes, use artificial tears containing methylcellulose without preservatives. These artificial tears can prevent the complications of dry eyes, such as ulcers ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18203&page=5
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ectropion
Artificial tears (a lubricant) may provide relief from dryness and keep the cornea lubricated. ... Use of artificial tears or lubricating ointments may prevent ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001007.htm
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Dry Eyes - Dry Eyes and Sjogren's Syndrome - Part 8 of 10
Dry eyes in Sjogren's syndrome can be treated with artificial tears. ... Artificial tears can help. ... are thicker than artificial tears and moisturize and ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/sjogrens/ss/sjogrens%20_8.htm?p=1
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Ocular rosacea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ocular rosacea is a manifestation of rosacea that affects the eyes and eyelids. ... be treated with warm compresses, artificial tears and washing the area around ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_rosacea
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Punctal plug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to ... Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion.[2] [edit] Risks ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctal_plug
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Dry Eyes
... syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear film, affecting a significant percentage of the population, ... to as artificial tears, may help relieve ...
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/dry-eye-syndrome?page=4
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Oral pilocarpine for the treatment of ocular symptoms in patients with ...
... (5 mg twice a day), 28 only artificial tears, and 28 inferior puncta occlusion. ... and those with inferior puncta occlusion also received artificial tears. ...
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye): First Aid Information for ...
Over-the-counter artificial tears can be applied to the eye if mild irritation is present. ... ophthalmologist may prescribe artificial tears to ease the ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/subconjunctival_hemorrhage_bleedin...
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Allergies and Contacts-Top 5 Tips for Contact Lens Wearers With Allergies
Contact lenses tend to cause problems for people with allergies. ... irritated eyes moist with artificial tears. The artificial tears will also wash the ...
http://vision.about.com/od/contactlenses/tp/allergies.htm
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Efficacy of cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion in contact lens ...
... of rewetting drops (Refresh Preservative Free Artificial Tears; Allergan, Inc. ... Corneal staining, tear film breakup time, and Schirmer test results were ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18180683?dopt=AbstractPlus
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Eyedrops: An Ocean of Uses
Whether eyedrops are treating "lazy eye," working to delay or prevent glaucoma, or helping dry or irritated eyes stay ... include artificial tears, which do ...
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eyedrops-an-ocean-of-uses
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dry eye syndrome
It is more common with older age, because you produce fewer tears with age. ... Wetting drops called artificial tears may be used for treatment. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000426.htm
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Sjogren's syndrome - WebMD
Artificial tears must be used regularly and more often in dry environmental ... While artificial tears are helpful, they often do not last long enough. ...
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-sjogrens-syndrome?page=2
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Dry eyes
Try artificial tears, available as either drops or ointment. ... Artificial tears may be prescribed. Lacrimal gland. Related Articles ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/003087trt.htm
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Recurrent corneal erosion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... of glycoproteins) and so artificial tears (eg viscotears) are applied frequently. ... Keep high quality artificial tears within reach at bedtime. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_erosion
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Treatment for Dry Eyes - Diagnosis of Dry Eyes
Even though many treatments for dry eyes are available without a prescription, it's wise to see a health care professional ... What Are Artificial Tears? ... drops, also known as artificial tears. ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/sjogrens/a/guidetodryeyes_2.htm
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eMedicine News
Phosphate buffered artificial tears can cause calcification of cornea ... frequent use of sodium hyaluronate artificial tears are described in the March ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Watery eyes
... and then begin to tear, consider uring artificial tears before tearing occurs. ... Artificial tears. Surgery. Topical antihistamines ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003036.htm
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Phlyctenule - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A phlyctenule is medical term for a small whitish bump or blister found on eye. ... consist of the use of artificial tears eye drops, vasoconstrictors (such as ...
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Eye Allergy (Allergies of the Eyes) Causes, Symptoms, Treatments on ...
Read about eye allergy causes, symptoms (red, stinging, swollen and itchy eyes) and treatments (antihistamine over the ... with artificial tears helps to ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/eye_allergy/page4.htm
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When Eyes Turn Desert Dry
What can be done about dry ... such as artificial saliva, artificial tears, and ointments, that ... earlier, ointments and artificial tears may be helpful. ...
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/dry-eyes
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Eye On Vision: Eye on Heightened Security
What about artificial tears? What about my contact lens solution, even the carrying case? ... 30 for a bottle of artificial tears! I suggest you forget contact ...
http://blogs.webmd.com/eye-on-vision/2006/08/eye-on-heightened-security.html
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Ocular lubricant - Yahoo! Health
Ask your healthcare provider or read the information in the package to determine ... Brand Names: Artificial Tears, Bion Tears, Clear Eyes CLR, Comfort Tears, ...
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