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A team of researchers in China detail a case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in the right eye of a 41-year-old woman working in an office. The patient presented with persistent foreign body sensation, pruritus, and redness despite initial treatment with …
Ophthalmologists: Castor oil shouldn’t be rubbed in the eyes, no …
Aug 8, 2023 · Ophthalmologists are issuing a warning not to use castor oil as a way to treat vision problems amid claims circulating on TikTok. In its heyday, castor oil was considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and …
Wrapping up another year in eye care: 2024 in review from …
Dec 30, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Semaglutide's association with NAION and its role in corneal nerve regeneration were key research topics in 2024. Artificial intelligence's potential in ophthalmology, particularly in ocular imaging, was a major focus, with debates on its readiness to replace human intelligence.
Physicians sort out pros and cons of several new IOLs on the market
Nov 12, 2021 · Monofocal IOLs The monofocal category was expanded recently with 2 novel aspheric hydrophobic acrylic lenses—the TECNIS Eyhance (ICB00, Johnson + Johnson Vision) and the Clareon (Alcon). The Eyhance IOL has extended depth of focus (EDoF)-like qualities through the design of the central 1 mm of its optic. However, the Eyhance was not approved as an EDoF lens and surgeons cannot charge a ...
Dry eye paradise: FDA green-lights Miebo as first and only eye …
Jun 21, 2023 · In a move that may shift the dry eye treatment paradigm, the FDA recently approved perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (Miebo; Bausch + Lomb, Novaliq) for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED).. According to the companies, perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for DED that directly targets tear evaporation instead ...
Assessing the angle: Getting back to basics - Ophthalmology Times
Jul 30, 2020 · This article was reviewed by Sunita Radhakrishnan, MD. Assessing the angle is important for glaucoma management. It can identify various mechanisms of IOP elevation, such as pigment dispersion and angle recession, and is …
Varenicline nasal spray approved as a treatment for dry eye disease
Nov 17, 2021 · Reviewed by Marian Macsai, MD. The FDA’s approval of varenicline nasal spray 0.03 mg (Tyrvaya, Oyster Point Pharma) for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) brings to the management of this common condition a new therapeutic modality that is novel for both its mechanism of action and mode of administration.
FDA approves twice-daily dosing option for presbyopia eye drop …
Mar 30, 2023 · The FDA has approved a twice-daily dosing option of pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% (VUITY) for the treatment of presbyopia, commonly known as age-related blurry near vision, in adults.. A second dose (one additional drop in each eye) may be administered 3 to 6 hours after the first dose.
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Glaucoma + nutrition: why what you eat matters - Ophthalmology …
Jul 12, 2021 · There’s no shortage of diet programs—Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting—all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life. Research has shown that poor lifestyle choices, including unhealthy diets, contribute to many diseases and that simply adhering to good nutrition can even prevent some health issues.