Genetic deficiency of cholesteryl ester transfer protein tied to lower CV risk, higher AMD risk: JAMA MD Editorial Team20 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTDenmark: Hereditary cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) deficiency is associated with lower cardiovascular risk but an increased risk of...
Face mask use may worsen dry eye disease by decreasing tear film stability: Study MD Editorial Team19 Oct 2021 4:15 AM GMTSpain: In a recent study, Dr. Arriola-Villalobos Pedro and colleagues discovered that wearing a face mask reduces tear film stability in individuals...
Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution effective in reducing symptoms of severe dry eye: JAMA MD Editorial Team18 Oct 2021 4:15 AM GMTUSA: According to the findings of a post hoc study, lifitegrast therapy may be related to a reduction in the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe...
Macula Function improves after surgery using brilliant blue G dye for ILM staining: IJO Dr Ishan Kataria18 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTSurgical techniques for macular holes (MHs) have evolved over the last decade, and today, MHs have the best success rates of any retinal surgical...
Anterior segment OCT useful tool to identify structures in primary congenital glaucoma MD Editorial Team16 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTEgypt: Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (HH AS-OCT), is a useful tool not only in identifying structures, but will also likely...
Adolescent myopia in women related to increased risk of types 2 diabetes: Study MD Editorial Team15 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTIsrael: In a study performed by Alon Peled and colleagues, it was shown that for women, myopia in adolescence was related to a considerably elevated...
New emerging visual screening software valid and reliable for diagnosing hemianopia MD Editorial Team15 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTThailand: Supharat Jariyakosol and the team's CU-VF new program demonstrates strong validity and reliability in hemianopia detection, quicker time,...
Brolucizumab efficacious and safe in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: BRAILLE Study Dr Ishan Kataria14 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, progressive disease of the central retina and a major cause of irreversible vision loss...
Tebentafusp improves overall survival in patients with untreated metastatic uveal melanoma: NEJM MD Editorial Team13 Oct 2021 3:45 PM GMTUK: According to a new study, tebentafusp treatment resulted in longer overall survival than control therapy in previously untreated individuals with...
Intense pulsed light treatment may reduce need of artificial tears in dry eye disease MD Editorial Team13 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTMeibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may be the leading cause of Dry Eye Disease(DED) throughout the world. A new study by Dr Yilin Song and team has...
Minimally Invasive surgery reduces IOP, halts glaucoma progression: GEMINI Study Dr Ishan Kataria11 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTGlaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy that, if unchecked, can result in blindness. Treatment is aimed at preventing or retarding the rate of...
Excess screen time associated with increased risk of myopia in young people: Lancet Hina Zahid9 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTA new study by researchers and eye health experts from Singapore, Australia, China and the UK, including Professor Rupert Bourne from Anglia Ruskin...
