Sarah Ellen's super Stars!

(a Mandeville family and their daughters struggle with Type 1 Diabetes) Sarah Ellen Carrere is one of many children with Juvenile Diabetes. Sarah's mom, Charlotte Carrere, along with family and friends are fighting to raise awareness and support of the "Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation". I never used to think of children when my patients informed me that they have Diabetes. It seemed that only adults were at risk.
   Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Symptoms include:

• Blurred vision
• Increased Thirst
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain

Consequences of uncontrolled Diabetes are Kidney damage, Poor Blood circulation and Retinopathy. Retinopathy is an eye problem that occurs in 75% to 95% of adults who have had diabetes for more than 15 years.
   Visit Sarah Ellen's Super Stars at www.jdrf.org

surfaces much the same way that our natural tear chemistry functions in normal healthy eyes. SYSTANE helps retain a healthy stable tear layer, reduces friction from surface contact with the eyelid, helps restore eye health and improves patient comfort.
    Another fine product for Dry Eyes is SteriLid Eyelid Cleanser. Doctor recommended due to the increased bacteria on the eyelids and eyelashes that contribute to Dry Eye irritation.

Since the war in Iraq's start, US. company's and citizens have come to soldiers' aid. This is just a small sampling of what some have done to help ... Donating of Eye wear for the harsh weather that plagues the Middle East. WILEY X Eyewear's policy is to replace whatever product a soldier needs at no charge. WILEY X has donated thousands of pairs of protective sunwear and shields to our troops and will continue to do so. They gave 500 pairs to the United Service Organization, (US.O.), and also supported them financially. MARCHON Eyewear found out that a Girl Scout troop wanted to help support US. troops, they stepped in to fund the effort. As a result, Maureen Balazy, eight-years-old, and her Girl Scout troop assembled a care package that included Marchon sunglasses for a troop stationed in Kuwait. Other Optical companies followed with similar support for the soldiers work to keep us free and safe from harm at home and abroad.

Current Therapeutic options for Dry Eye Our understanding of dry eye disease has advanced dramatically over the past decade. At the same time, therapeutic options have expanded. SYST ANE Lubricant Eye Drops creates a gel "bandage" that shields the eyes surface and promotes healing. SYSTANE functions on damaged ocular