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	LASIK Visian ICL Restoring Vision over 40 Cataracts Glaucoma Dry Eye What is Dry Eye? Treatments Restasis Punctal Occlusion Eye Drops Dry Eye and Allergies Dry Eye and LASIK General Ophthalmology Optometric Services Cosmetic Services Full Name: * E-mail: * Phone: * Subject: * SelectLASIK ConsultReSTOR/ReZOOM ConsultCataract SurgeryDry EyeEye ExamContact LensesGlaucomaMacular Degeneration Questions/Comments: * Access Code: * Sign up for Our E-mail Newsletter E-mail: Articles and Links Glossary of Terms Patient Forms Referring Medical Professionals Corporate Vision Program		Dry Eye Dry Eye is a term used to describe a group of different diseases and conditions that result from inadequate wetting and lubrication of the eye. Dry Eye Syndrome is the most common of all eye disorders, affecting approximately 20% of the population. Currently there is no cure for dry eye however there are many treatments available. Although millions of people experience it, it is not always easy to diagnose; it can easily be mistaken for other conditions such as infections or allergies. Believe it or not, excessive tearing caused by crying or cold weather can actually cause dry eye symptoms. There are many treatments for dry eye such as:    1.    Lubricating Eye Drops    2.    Punctal Occlusion    3.    Restasis Only by examination can we positively identify dry eye and offer the appropriate treatment. Book an appointment today to see if one of these treatments is right for you. Dry Eye Symptoms Common Dry Eye Symptoms are:    •    A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes.    •    A sense of a foreign substance in your eyes.    •    Stringy mucus in or around your eyes.    •    Increased eye irritation from smoke or wind.    •    Eye fatigue after short periods of reading.    •    Sensitivity to light.    •    Difficulty wearing contact lenses.    •    Blurred vision, often worsening at the end of the day. If you experience one or more of the symptoms above, you may have dry eye. Causes of Dry Eye Causes of dry eye include:    •    Aging - 75% of individuals over 65 suffer from dry eye.    •    Contact Lens Wear - dry eye is the leading cause of contact lens intolerance.    •    Hormonal Changes in Women - such as pregnancy, oral contraceptives and menopause.    •    Environmental Factors - smoke, air pollution, sun, wind, cold and dry air.    •    Side Effects of Diseases and Medications - such as antihistamines and birth control pills.    •    Laser Vision Surgery - induces temporary dry eye.    •    Computer Use. Top of the page On This Page: • General Information • Dry Eye Symptoms • Causes of Dry Eye

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Dr. Arthur Benjamin is a LASIK and Intralase Los Angeles specialist who has helped thousands of patients from the Los Angeles area to obtain better vision.
He is also a Los Angeles cataract surgery specialist who offers the newest technology lenses, including the ReSTOR and Tecnis IOLs.
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