Simile: He stared at the parlour that was dead and grey as the waters of an ocean that might teem with life if they switched on the electronic sun.. (Page 33) The simile above helps us to understand how technology alienates us from reality. Metaphor: Maybe the books can get us half out of the cave.
Prolensa is a medicine prescribed for use before cataract surgery to reduce pain and inflammation. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of this eye medicine, including details on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing instructions.
Senna is an herb. The leaves and the fruit of the plant are used to make medicine. Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription laxative. It is used to treat constipation and also to clear the bowel before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy. Senna is also used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, and weight loss. Senna fruit seems to be gentler than senna leaf.