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Physical distancing, face masks key to reducing COVID-19 spread

05 Aug 2020 by

Physical distancing of ≥1 m and use of face masks and eye protection reduced the risk of COVID-19 transmission in healthcare settings and the community, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Physical distancing, face masks key to reducing COVID-19 spread

05 Aug 2020

Small-incision lenticule extraction safe, effective for correction of myopia with astigmatism

03 Aug 2020

Correction of myopia and astigmatism via small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is safe and effective, with adverse events (AEs) showing no significant impact on visual acuity, reports a study.

Small-incision lenticule extraction safe, effective for correction of myopia with astigmatism

03 Aug 2020

Modified Kane formula trumps other IOL power formulas for keratoconus

02 Aug 2020

The most accurate intraocular lens (IOL) power formula for patients with keratoconus is the modified Kane formula, while the SRK/T outdoes other traditional IOL power formulas, according to the results of a recent study.

Modified Kane formula trumps other IOL power formulas for keratoconus

02 Aug 2020

Poor eye drop technique highly prevalent

29 Jul 2020

In a real-world setting, patients often have trouble with using eye drop bottles, which may lead to suboptimal technique, a recent study has found.

Poor eye drop technique highly prevalent

29 Jul 2020

Cataract remains a public health challenge

29 Jul 2020

Cataract is highly prevalent and continues to be a global challenge to public health, particularly in the Western Pacific region, reports a new meta-analysis.

Cataract remains a public health challenge

29 Jul 2020

Topical cyclosporine A yields long-term relief for keratoconjunctivitis

28 Jul 2020 by

Long-term results of the phase III VEKTIS* trial show that cyclosporine A cationic emulsion (CsA-CE) maintained a favourable safety profile and continued to provide symptomatic relief in children and adolescents with severe active vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Topical cyclosporine A yields long-term relief for keratoconjunctivitis

28 Jul 2020

Albuminuria strongly linked to primary open-angle glaucoma

24 Jul 2020 by

Chinese patients with higher levels of albumin in the urine, regardless of kidney function, are likely to have primary-open angle glaucoma (POAG), as shown in a study from Singapore.

Albuminuria strongly linked to primary open-angle glaucoma

24 Jul 2020

Picosecond trumps Q-switched alexandrite laser in treatment of nevus of Ota

22 Jul 2020

A picosecond alexandrite laser (PSAL) appears to be superior to Q-switched alexandrite laser (QSAL) for the treatment of nevus of Ota, as shown by its better clinical results and fewer adverse events, according to a study.

Picosecond trumps Q-switched alexandrite laser in treatment of nevus of Ota

22 Jul 2020

OSFI predicts dry eye symptom onset after cataract surgery

13 Jul 2020

Noninvasive and low-tech procedures can be used to easily and quickly estimate the Ocular Surface Frailty Index (OSFI), which appears to predict the onset of postoperative dry eye disease (DED) symptoms, according to a recent study.

OSFI predicts dry eye symptom onset after cataract surgery

13 Jul 2020

COVID-19 may be transmitted through tears

05 Jul 2020

Ocular manifestation appears to be rare among patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but the risk of ocular transmission should not be ruled out, a recent study has shown.

COVID-19 may be transmitted through tears

05 Jul 2020

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Physical distancing, face masks key to reducing COVID-19 spread

Physical distancing, face masks key to reducing COVID-19 spread

Small-incision lenticule extraction safe, effective for correction of myopia with astigmatism

Small-incision lenticule extraction safe, effective for correction of myopia with astigmatism

Modified Kane formula trumps other IOL power formulas for keratoconus

Modified Kane formula trumps other IOL power formulas for keratoconus

Poor eye drop technique highly prevalent

Poor eye drop technique highly prevalent

Cataract remains a public health challenge

Cataract remains a public health challenge

Topical cyclosporine A yields long-term relief for keratoconjunctivitis

Topical cyclosporine A yields long-term relief for keratoconjunctivitis

Albuminuria strongly linked to primary open-angle glaucoma

Albuminuria strongly linked to primary open-angle glaucoma

Picosecond trumps Q-switched alexandrite laser in treatment of nevus of Ota

Picosecond trumps Q-switched alexandrite laser in treatment of nevus of Ota

OSFI predicts dry eye symptom onset after cataract surgery

OSFI predicts dry eye symptom onset after cataract surgery

COVID-19 may be transmitted through tears

COVID-19 may be transmitted through tears