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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

GPs, pharmacists can play roles in early AMD intervention

03 Jul 2020 by

Community-based healthcare workers (HCWs) such as GPs and pharmacists can help reduce irreversible vision loss from age-related macular generation (AMD) in an ageing Malaysian population, say local experts.

GPs, pharmacists can play roles in early AMD intervention

03 Jul 2020

Atropine 0.05% trumps 0.01% concentration in slowing myopia progression

28 Jun 2020

Atropine 0.05% has double the efficacy of 0.01% eye drops over 2 years, and the former remains the optimal concentration among atropine concentrations in slowing the progression of myopia, a recent study has shown.

Atropine 0.05% trumps 0.01% concentration in slowing myopia progression

28 Jun 2020

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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

GPs, pharmacists can play roles in early AMD intervention

GPs, pharmacists can play roles in early AMD intervention

Atropine 0.05% trumps 0.01% concentration in slowing myopia progression

Atropine 0.05% trumps 0.01% concentration in slowing myopia progression