Heal Your Dry Eyes

Have you ever had symptoms such as your eyes burning, itching, or feeling like there are grains of sand in them? Are your eyes chronically red or irritated eyes? Perhaps your eyes “water” all the time. One very common cause of these symptoms is a condition known as dry eye! 

Heal Your Dry Eyes: Nutrition & Recipes is a guidebook to help you navigate your way to moist, comfortable eyes. Dry eyes have many underlying causes. The ocular surface becomes inflamed. Proper nutrition helps to modulate inflammation in the eyes and throughout the body. 

Enjoy delicious recipes designed to improve tear composition, tear production while reducing ocular surface inflammation.


About the Author


Sandra A. Young, OD is an optometrist with a special interest in nutrition and vision. She earned her doctor of optometry degree from Pacific University, College of Optometry. Dr. Young practiced optometry in private practice and military medical facilities. She has been cooking since childhood winning her first culinary award at 11 years old. Over the years, Dr. Young has developed countless recipes and catered many large events. 

Compelling research has shown ocular wellness and disease prevention can be promoted through nutrition, diet and lifestyle. As an award winning author, Dr. Young found the perfect recipe, combining her passion for cooking with the science of ocular nutrition.