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Nieve44/La LuzDry eye is a common complication of LASIK eye surgery, especially among older patients. It is one of the most prevalent eye disorders in the Baby Boom generation, and this will create a need for eye care professionals who specialize in treating this disorder by the year 2030.
Dry eye is a serious condition that in some cases can threaten the health and vision of a patient if steps are not taken early to combat it. Most of the dry eye epidemic can be regarded as a side effect of the aging population in America. Yet LASIK eye surgery is associated with a marked increase in the incidence of dry eyes, with estimates ranging from several thousand to several hundred thousand new cases of dry eyes being added annually from laser eye surgery treatments. The increase in diabetes rates is also a factor, since over half of all diabetics develop dry eye symptoms over time.
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arincrumleySome super foods can help you to create the ultimate diabetes diet to help control your symptoms and prevent the disease. Cinnamon has been shown in studies to decrease fasting blood sugar by 10 to 30 % depending on the dose.
It may also improve cholesterol levels in diabetics. Chromium is a mineral that appears to be directly involved in moderating glucose levels when taken as a dietary supplement. Accumulating evidence also indicates that vinegar may mitigate blood sugar levels following a carbohydrate-rich meal. Another study of nearly 70,000 women without diabetes found that those who drank more than one cup of coffee at lunchtime were 34% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than non-coffee drinkers. Leafy greens, brown rice, bran and berries have also been shown to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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RambergMediaImagesSpring sunshine is a welcome relief for most people, but for those who suffer with spring allergy symptoms it can be anything but an enjoyable season. Watery eyes, runny nose and trouble breathing are some of the most common complaints, and over-the-counter remedies are not enough for many, and prescription eye drops, nose drops and steroids may be required.
However, for those without insurance there are home remedies that can be made cheaply which are also effective. For example, you can make your own salt-water nasal spray that will clean out thick mucous even better then over-the-counter products. Eating spicy foods can also thin and drain mucous in your nose. Anyone who is allergic to pollen should avoid eating bananas, melon and sunflower seeds, because these can make standard symptoms worse. Low vitamin D levels have also been linked to a higher risk of allergy to ragweed and grasses, so taking supplements can be helpful.
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