Shelly H. Lowe, OD, FAAO
Cindy P. Wang, OD, FAAO
Lonn G. Schwartz, OD
www.southpasadenae yes.com
729 Mission Street, Suite 200
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5300
Fall 2016
GUCCI FRAME SALE!
Help us clear our
shelves to make
room for new
GUCCI styles in
2017!
40% off Sale
begins on Cyber Monday, Nov. 28th until all
items sold! (Current designs on our shelves are from
2016. Cannot be used with your insurance and no
warranties or special orders available.)
Nutritional Supplements
for Dry Eye Disease
There are two supplements which appear to help
dry eye patients maintain a higher level of comfort.
The first is simply water. As we all know, proper
hydration is essential in maintaining overall body
health. Studies have shown that it also aids in
maintaining proper tearing. Omega-3 fatty acids
(such as flaxseed oil, cod liver oil or fish oil) is
another supplement that has shown to be beneficial
for those with dry eyes. It restores the oil
component of our tears, thereby decreasing the
level of tear evaporation and keeping tears on the
surface of the eye longer. Incorporating both of
these supplements can really help the average dry
eye patient live a more comfortable life, particularly
in our sometimes challenging Southern California
climate. Many patients benefit from our MaxiTears
supplement which contains a combination of various
omega-3 fatty acids.
First Dry Eye
Medication Approved by FDA
Those who suffer from Dry Eye Disease (DED)
typically have dry, gritty, red, and irritated eyes,
often as a result of inflammation. For many years,
the doctors at the South
Pasadena
Optometric
Group have prescribed
Restasis, a mild antiinflammatory eye drop, in
an attempt to control dry
eye symptoms. Last month, a new antiinflammatory medication called Xiidra (pronounced,
Zy-drah) became the first one approved by the FDA
for treatment of dry eye. We are excited to offer
this as another alternative for our dry eye sufferers.
In addition to inflammation, dry eye disease can
also be caused by an age-related natural decrease in
tearing and/or from a blockage of the glands in the
eyelids. These glands provide a protective oil layer
to
minimize
tear
evaporation. Our doctors
recommend the use of
tear replacement therapy
(artificial tears) or plugs
in the drainage duct to
prevent tear evaporation
for those with milder
forms of dry eye. Often,
patients see results with
a combination of treatment therapies. Be sure to let
us know if you have symptoms of dry eye disease or
if you need guidance on which artificial tears to use.
Eye Opening Facts
A recent study in Seoul, South Korea showed that the rate of nearsightedness of 19 year old men was 97%!!
The government of China is trying to eliminate homework in their primary schools as a method to stem the
tide of nearsightedness.