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Do eyeglasses act as a shield against SARS-CoV-2 infection? Maybe—or maybe not
There is inconclusive evidence that wearing one’s eyeglasses can lower their chances of contracting COVID-19, according to a recent study.
Do eyeglasses act as a shield against SARS-CoV-2 infection? Maybe—or maybe not
01 Sep 2022
Dry eye disease: Too much water intake more harmful than beneficial
Drinking a lot of water does not seem to lower the risk of dry eye disease but may rather contribute to a modest risk increase, as reported in a recent cross-sectional study.
Dry eye disease: Too much water intake more harmful than beneficial
18 Aug 2022
Investigational nasal spray for dry eye disease scores high in phase II trial
The single-dose nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist OC-02, administered as an aqueous nasal spray, helps increase tear production and improve eye dryness in patients with dry eye disease (DED), according to data from the phase II PEARL trial.
Investigational nasal spray for dry eye disease scores high in phase II trial
16 Aug 2022
Myopic refractive error carries increased risk of POAG
There appears to be a genetic-based association between the presence of myopic refractive error and an increased risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to the results of a Mendelian randomization study.
