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Ophthalmologic Surgeon Dr. Sheri Rowen, Director, The Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Center at Mercy

Eye Specialist Dr. Sheri Rowen Now Recruiting Patients For Dry Eye Research Study At Mercy Medical Center

Dry eye is one of the most common reasons patients visit an ophthalmologist. It's estimated that as many as 25 million Americans suffer from it. Most commonly, it afflicts women and the elderly.

The tear film, composed of water, mucin and oils, keeps the eye moist and lubricated. Dry eye may occur if there is inflammation in the lacrimal gland, reducing the production of tears that lubricate the eye, and by blocked oil glands in the eye lids.If there is damage to any one part of the eye, it will result in varying degrees of dry eye.

Dry eye sufferers who are tired of dealing dry, irritated eyes now have an option--take part in a research study involving six visits over a 9 week period.

Dr. Sheri Rowen, ophthalmologic surgeon and Director of the Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center at Mercy Medical Center, is now recruiting patients through the month of October 2008 to participate in a study relative to treatment for dry eye. Benefits of participation include an improved understanding about your dry eye condition and how to better manage it; helping people by expanding medical knowledge.

If you qualify for participation in the dry eye study, you may receive financial compensation up to $450 for your time and effort; free study related eye exams and study medication.

For more information about the clinical study, contact Dr. Sheri Rowen in the Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center at 301 St. Paul Place by calling 410-332-9500.