Revolutionizing Healthcare: Unleashing the Potential of Stem Cell Therapy

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  Stem Cell Therapy In recent years, the field of healthcare has been witnessing a revolutionary approach with the advent of stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy holds immense promise in treating a wide range of medical conditions and has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare. This cutting-edge therapy utilizes the remarkable abilities of stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged tissues, offering new hope for patients suffering from debilitating diseases and injuries. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in the body. They can be derived from various sources, including embryos, umbilical cord blood, and adult tissues such as bone marrow and adipose tissue. This versatility of stem cells makes them a valuable tool in regenerative medicine. One of the most promising applications of Stem Cell Therapy is in the treatment of degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer'
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Dry Eye Syndrome: Treatment & Causes

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Prolonged absence of lubrication and moisture at the surface of the eye leads to dry eyes.

        Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment

 


Prolonged absence of lubrication and moisture at the surface of the eye leads to dry eyes. To maintain your eyes healthy, comfortable, and seeing well, you need an appropriate and regular coating of tears on the surface of the eye.


Dry eyes syndrome can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from minor irritation to severe inflammation. It may also result in scarring on the eye's front surface.


Tears moisten the eye's surface and wash away dust, dirt, and bacteria that may harm the cornea and cause an infection.


A normal tear film consists of three important components:

  • Meibomian glands in the eyelids create an oily (lipid) component.
  • Lacrimal glands located below the outer edge of the upper eyelids create a watery (aqueous) component.
  • Goblet cells in the conjunctiva, which covers the white of the eye, create a mucous-like (mucin) component (sclera).

Causes of Dry Eyes Syndrome?
  • Smoking
  • Contact lenses
  • Menopause
  • Computer use
  • Aging
  • Eyelid problems
  • Allergies

Dry Eye Syndrome treatment:

There are a number of dry eye treatments available; here are a few of them:
  • Warm compresses:Applying warm compresses to the closed eyelids to loosen the hardened meibum is an alternate (and perhaps more comfortable) technique to help open clogged meibomian glands and cure dry eyes.
  • Punctal plugs: A punctal plug is a tiny, sterile device put into one of the small apertures (puncta) of the tear drainage ducts at the inner corner of the upper and lower eyelids.
  • Meibomian gland expression: These glands have openings around the base of the eyelashes. If these apertures get blocked, the oil that prevents the tear film from evaporating too rapidly will be unable to accomplish its function. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of evaporative dry eye symptoms.
  • Nutritional supplements: Supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in studies to relieve dry eyes. Cold-water fish including salmon, sardines, herring, and cod are good providers of omega-3s. Some eye physicians advocate flaxseed oil as a vegetarian source of omega-3s for dry eye relief

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