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Jonathan Kao , M.D. Website Appointments East Valley Ophthalmology 5620 E Broadway Rd Mesa, Arizona 85206 Tel. 480-981-6111
Biographical information Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology: Yes Subspecialty: Cornea & External Disease Medical school: Northwester University (grad. 2002) Residency Program: Washington University (grad. 2006) Fellowship: Washington University Approx. percentage of practice dry-eye related: 10-15% Opinion What is the most frequent cause of dry eye amongst patients you have treated? I don’t think there is any single top cause of dry eye, because so often dry eye is a multi-factorial problem. That being said, I think post-menopausal hormonal changes, medication side effects, and eyelid disease are probably among the top three causes that I treat. What advice do you most frequently find yourself giving to dry eye patients? I tell almost everyone to increase their Omega-3 fatty acid intake in the form of flax seed oil capsules. I find that it is extremely well tolerated, has almost no side effects, and has remarkable anti-inflammatory benefits. What makes you exceptionally well qualified to help dry eye patients? I have completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease, with a large portion of the non-surgical training encompassing the evaluation and treatment of dry eye. More importantly, though, I have an interest in helping people with dry eye. Many doctors find dry eye a nuisance complaint that they hope will go away with a sample bottle of artificial tears. For those people that have tried that and are still suffering, I would like to be able to work with them to find relief.
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