Intravenous (IV) Therapy At Patients Medical we can create an IV therapy protocol to specifically address your medical and lifestyle needs, from nutrition supplementation and treatment of migraines, to respiratory ailments, chronic conditions, and many more.
Anti-Aging and Longevity Treatments Remember when you were in college and stayed up all night drinking beer, eating pizza, and partying; yet you still were able to attend class in the morning? How many of you could do that now?
You blink, blink, blink - and no relief? This could be a symptom of Dry Eye Syndrome, technically referred to as keratoconjunctivitis sicca. It occurs when the eye produces an insufficient amount of tears, preventing eye tissues from being moisturized. Tears are required to protect sensitive eye tissues, as well as to flush away particles or debris that come in contact with the surface of the eye. Adequate tear production and moisturization is also required for good vision.
Not only is dry eye syndrome irritating, dry eyes can also become a chronic source of discomfort and poor vision. It is most common in women who wear contacts, as both contact lenses and hormonal fluctuations can affect tear production. However, there are other factors, both physiological and environmental, that can cause this treatable condition.
In addition to a noticeable decrease in eye moisture, patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca can also experience a variety of other symptoms, including:
In most cases, dry eyes are experienced by perfectly healthy adults, and is not a symptom of a major health problem. That being said, it is important that the condition is examined by a medical professional to determine the root cause. There are two main causes of dry eye syndrome: physiologic conditions and environmental factors.
Physiologic conditions that can cause dry eyes include:
While artificial tears can provide a comfortable, short-term remedy for dry eye syndrome, we recommend that individuals suffering from dry eye symptoms come in for a complete medical evaluation. Artificial tears are not a permanent fix, and can have drawbacks when used for long periods of time, including increased eye irritation.
Here are some of the approaches we take at Patients Medical to get rid of dry eyes:
LASIK: If you wear contacts, make an appointment with us to see if you are a candidate for LASIK vision correction. Dry eyes has never been a side effect for any of his LASIK patients.
BHRT: Women can consider having their hormones tested. If hormone imbalances are the cause of your dry eyes, bio-identical hormone therapy can be used to help improve your symptoms.
IV Nutrient Therapy: If chronic dehydration or vitamin deficiencies are the cause, IV nutrient therapy is an effective means of delivering essential nutrients directly into your blood stream.
Our job at Patients Medical is to listen, to connect the dots between a patient's medical history, symptoms, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical is a superb place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health.
To make an appointment with one of our physicians, please call us at 1-212-794-8800. We look forward to hearing from you.
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