Doctor's Choice Healthy Eye Vitamins

MACULAR DEGENERATION

Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50. Though often experienced as a sudden distortion or loss of vision, it is actually a slow progressive deterioration of the macula (the part of the eye needed to provide sharp central vision). The patient is oftern unaware of the condition until serious, many times irreversible, visual symptoms occur.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT AMD?

Along with lifestyle changes, numerous articles have been written in medical journals discussing the role of antioxidant nutritional supplements for patients at risk or diagnosed with macular degeneration. In particular, the Multicenter Ophthalmic and Nutritional Age Related Macular Degeneration Study encouraged doctors to suggest use of dietary supplements for their patients. Most recently, a 10 year Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that a specific combination of high potency antioxidants, vitamins and zinc slowed the progression of AMD, reducing the risk of vision loss from this disease.

Doctor's Choice Healthy Eye Vitamins were formulated by an ophthalmologist with these study results in mind. While using the vitamins and zinc combination shown effective in the AREDS study as a starting point, the additional supplements of Lutein and Bilberry were added, leading to a complete formula for maximization of macular health.

WHY CHOOSE OUR PRODUCT OVER OTHER EYE VITAMINS?

Besides the added protective effects of lutein and bilberry, our vitamin is made from 100% natural ingredients, without the use of animal byproducts or preservatives. Our product also contains all the recommended B complex vitamins, thus meeting all of your daily vitamin needs. Additionally, the capsule form of delivery provides greater absorption than the table form. The capsule can even be opened and mixed into water or juice, for patients who prefer this method of taking medications.

 

Symptoms:
The typical symptoms of the dry eye syndrome include dryness, grittiness, irritation, difficulty reading for long periods of time, burning and even the apparent contradiction of excessive tearing or watering. In extreme cases of dry eye, patients may become unusually sensitive to light, experience severe eye pain, and start to notice diminished vision. Successful treatment may be needed to avoid permanent damage.

Treatment:
Artificial Tears: Some form of over-the-counter artificial tears is usually recommended. Artificial tears flush out debris, dilute substances trapped in the tear film, and increase tear clearance. Although they may provide temporary relief, they merely palliate the symptoms. They do not provide all the factors critical for the maintenance and repair of the ocular surface, nor do they optomize tear film structure and function, which is necessary for improved vision.

Punctal Occlusion: Punctal occlusion is a procedure used to help dry eye patients by closing the tear drainage canals with silicone plugs, which keep most of the fluid from leaving the surface of the eye. This may provide long-term relief as an adjunct to other therapies which address inflammation on the surface of the eye.

Relief for Dry Eyes: BioTears

• Addresses the root cause of dry eye syndrome.
• BioTears Oral Gel Caps has been clinically suggested to improve the tear chemistry and the health of the ocular surface on over 75% of the dry eye patients studied.
• Designed for the dry eye patient using current best science.
• Targets dry eye pain and discomfort.
• Targets tear-specific inflammatory processes.
• Addresses the tear film structure necessary for optimal visual clarity.
• 120 capsule count per bottle
• Recommended dosage: 4 capsules a day, 2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner.  Please discuss your current  medication profile with your doctor before initiating any vitamin supplement regimen.

LATISSE™

(la teece) (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%

Read the Patient Information that comes with LATISSE™ before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There
may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your physician about your treatment.
What is hypotrichosis of the eyelashes?

Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.

What is LATISSE™ solution?
LATISSE™ solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.

Who should NOT take LATISSE™?
Do not use LATISSE™ solution if you are allergic to one of its ingredients.

Are there any special warnings associated with LATISSE™ use?
LATISSE™ solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. Refer
to Illustration 2 below. DO NOT APPLY to the lower eyelid. If you are using LUMIGAN® or other products in the same class for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), or if you have a history of abnormal IOP, you should only use LATISSE™ under the close supervision of your physician.

LATISSE™ use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin which may be reversible. LATISSE™ use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent.

It is possible for hair growth to occur in other areas of your skin that LATISSE™ frequently touches. Any excess solution outside the upper eyelid margin should be blotted with a tissue or other absorbent material to reduce the chance of this from happening. It is also possible for a difference in eyelash length, thickness, fullness, pigmentation, number of eyelash hairs, and/or direction of eyelash growth to occur between eyes. These differences, should they occur, will uually go away if you stop using LATISSE™.

Who should I tell that I am using LATISSE™?
You should tell your physician you are using LATISSE™ especially if you have a history of eye pressure problems. You should also tell anyone conducting an eye pressure screening that you are using LATISSE™.

What should I do if I get LATISSE™ in my eye?
LATISSE™ solution is an ophthalmic drug product. LATISSE™ is not expected to cause harm if it gets into the eye proper. Do not attempt to rinse your eye in this situation.

What are the possible side effects of LATISSE™?
The most common side effects after using LATISSE™ solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. LATISSE™ solution may cause other less common side effects which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE™ is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.

If you develop a new ocular condition (e.g., trauma or infection), experience a sudden decrease in visual acuity, have ocular surgery, or develop any ocular reactions, particularly conjunctivitis and eyelid reactions, you should immediately seek your physician’s advice concerning the continued use of LATISSE™ solution.

What happens if I stop using LATISSE™?
If you stop using LATISSE™, your eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months. Any eyelid skin darkening is expected to reverse after several weeks to months. Any darkening of the colored part of the eye known as the iris is NOT expected to reverse and is likely permanent.

How do I use LATISSE™?
LATISSE™ solution is packaged as a 3 mL bottle of solution with 60 accompanying sterile, disposable applicators. The recommended dosage is one application nightly to the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes only. Once nightly, start by ensuring your face is clean, makeup and contact lenses are removed. Remove an applicator from its tray. Then, holding the sterile applicator horizontally, place one drop of LATISSE™ on the area of the applicator closest to the tip but not on the tip (see Illustration 1). Then immediately draw the applicator carefully across the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes (where the eyelashes meet the skin) going from the inner part of your lash line to the outer part (see Illustration 2). Blot any excess solution beyond the eyelid margin. Dispose of the applicator after one use.

Repeat for the opposite upper eyelid margin using a new sterile applicator. This helps minimize any potential for contamination from one eyelid to another.

DO NOT APPLY in your eye or to the lower lid. ONLY use the sterile applicators supplied with LATISSE™ to apply the product. If you miss a dose, don’t try to “catch up.” Just apply LATISSE™ solution the next evening. Fifty percent of patients treated with LATISSE™ in a clinical study saw significant improvement by 2 months after starting treatment.

If any LATISSE™ solution gets into the eye proper, it is not expected to cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. Don’t allow the tip of the bottle or applicator to contact surrounding structures, fingers, or any other unintended surface in order to avoid contamination by common bacteria known to cause infections.

Contact lenses should be removed prior to application of LATISSE™ and may be reinserted 15 minutes following its administration.

Use of LATISSE™ more than once a day will not increase the growth of eyelashes more than use once a day. Store LATISSE™ solution at 36o to 77oF (2o to 25oC).

General Information about LATISSE™.
Prescription treatments are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use LATISSE™ solution for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give LATISSE™ to other people. It may not be appropriate for them to use.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about LATISSE™ solution. If you would like more information, talk with your physician. You can also call Allergan’s product information department at 1-800-433-8871.

What are the ingredients in LATISSE™?
Active ingredient: bimatoprost. Inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium chloride; sodium phosphate, dibasic; citric acid; and purified water. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 6.8 - 7.8.

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