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I'm trying to find some articles for a friend with Sjogren's. Her eyes are in bad shape, and she uses the PM petrolatum/mineral oil ointment at night. Even though I've discussed with her why this isn't good for dry eyes, she's not convinced, and was wanting some articles and information to back this up. I can't explain it very well.
I found Rebecca's statement here:
"Petroleum products are good for a lot of things, but in eyes? Truth be told, the big-time eye surface wetting theorists, the PhDs of tears, all have endless very persuasive arguments why putting greasy stuff in your eye, though it may keep off tonight’s abrasion, will actually be bad for your eye longer-term because it will make it that much harder for your eyes to stay wet. While we don’t have the background or the patience to wend our way through the scientific arguments..."
I think my friend needs those scientific arguments, but I can't figure out what search terms to use on Google.
Does anybody have a collection of site bookmarks on this topic?
Thanks!
Calli
I found Rebecca's statement here:
"Petroleum products are good for a lot of things, but in eyes? Truth be told, the big-time eye surface wetting theorists, the PhDs of tears, all have endless very persuasive arguments why putting greasy stuff in your eye, though it may keep off tonight’s abrasion, will actually be bad for your eye longer-term because it will make it that much harder for your eyes to stay wet. While we don’t have the background or the patience to wend our way through the scientific arguments..."
I think my friend needs those scientific arguments, but I can't figure out what search terms to use on Google.
Does anybody have a collection of site bookmarks on this topic?
Thanks!
Calli
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