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Laura T. Muller MD Website www.theeyecentercountryside.com Appointments The Eye Center 3190 North McMullen Booth Rd Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33761 Phone 727-216-2020 Fax 727-216-1173 Biographical information Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology: Yes Subspecialty: Fellow, Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery (2003) Medical school: University of South Florida (graduated 1998) Residency Program: University of Texas-Medical Branch in Galveston Fellowship: Rush-St. Luke's Presbyterian University Approx. percentage of practice dry-eye related 20%
Opinion: What is the most frequent cause of dry eye amongst patients you have treated? One of the largest groups of dry eye patients in my practice are peri-menopausal women. The hormonal changes can change the tear film leading to an unprotected ocular surface, irritation and risk of eye infection. What advice do you most frequently find yourself giving to dry eye patients? I am often encouraging dry eye patients to evaluate their environment, including repositioning of air conditioning vents in the car, and if they sleep with a ceiling fan, to turn it on reverse. I am often encouraging patients to increase their water consumption and to increase their consumption of Omega 3s.
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