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New botanical formula improves eye fatigue, dry eye

24 Aug 2020

A novel botanical combination of lutein ester, zeaxanthin, and extracts of blackcurrant, chrysanthemum, and goji berry provides protective benefits in adults with eye fatigue without changing the retinal structure, a study has shown.

New botanical formula improves eye fatigue, dry eye

24 Aug 2020

Could brain-eating amoeba infections be on the horizon?

24 Aug 2020 by

Some months back, the US state of Florida issued warning to citizens in its Hillsborough county to be on the lookout for a “brain-eating” amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri.

Could brain-eating amoeba infections be on the horizon?

24 Aug 2020

Intraocular pressure spikes after intravitreal injections

20 Aug 2020

Intravitreal injections increase intraocular pressure (IOP), particularly after the injection of dexamethasone implant, which may lead to long-term elevations in IOP, reports a recent meta-analysis.

Intraocular pressure spikes after intravitreal injections

20 Aug 2020

Surgery for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation yields long-term vision improvements

11 Aug 2020

Surgical management of late in-the-bag subluxated intraocular lenses (IOLs) yields improvements in visual function, a recent study has shown.

Surgery for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation yields long-term vision improvements

11 Aug 2020

Orthokeratology plus atropine solution slows axial elongation in kids with myopia

11 Aug 2020

Orthokeratology (OK), in combination with an atropine solution, appears to be effective in decelerating axial elongation in children with myopia, a recent Japan study has found.

Orthokeratology plus atropine solution slows axial elongation in kids with myopia

11 Aug 2020

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

10 Aug 2020 by

A vertical cup-to-disk ratio (VCDR) ≥0.60, along with a VCDR asymmetry ≥0.20, provides good reliability for detecting glaucoma, according to a new Singapore study.

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

10 Aug 2020

Exfoliation syndrome tied to thinner RNFL, GCC

08 Aug 2020

Patients with unilateral exfoliation syndrome show thinner retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thicknesses, a recent study reports.

Exfoliation syndrome tied to thinner RNFL, GCC

08 Aug 2020

Intravitreal conbercept safe, effective against macular oedema secondary to CRVO

07 Aug 2020

Intravitreal conbercept in three monthly loading doses, followed by a pro re nata regimen, is safe and effective for patients with macular oedema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), a recent China study has shown.

Intravitreal conbercept safe, effective against macular oedema secondary to CRVO

07 Aug 2020

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

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New botanical formula improves eye fatigue, dry eye

New botanical formula improves eye fatigue, dry eye

Could brain-eating amoeba infections be on the horizon?

Could brain-eating amoeba infections be on the horizon?

Intraocular pressure spikes after intravitreal injections

Intraocular pressure spikes after intravitreal injections

Surgery for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation yields long-term vision improvements

Surgery for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation yields long-term vision improvements

Orthokeratology plus atropine solution slows axial elongation in kids with myopia

Orthokeratology plus atropine solution slows axial elongation in kids with myopia

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

Exfoliation syndrome tied to thinner RNFL, GCC

Exfoliation syndrome tied to thinner RNFL, GCC

Intravitreal conbercept safe, effective against macular oedema secondary to CRVO

Intravitreal conbercept safe, effective against macular oedema secondary to CRVO

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