Blue light-filtering IOL fails to arrest AMD after cataract surgery: Study MD Editorial Team26 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTTaiwan: After cataract surgery, the incidence rate of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was 11.59 per 1000 person-years in Taiwan. The use of...
Femtosecond laser assisted peripheral stromal keratoplasty effective for corneal ectasia: Study Dr Ishan Kataria25 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTKeratoconus (KCN) and pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) are bilateral, asymmetrical, noninflammatory, and progressive ectatic corneal conditions,...
Intravitreal injections of dexamethasone implant not associated with ocular hypertension: Study MD Editorial Team23 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTFrance: Secondary ocular hypertension (OHT) is one of the most concerning adverse events of sustained-release dexamethasone intravitreal implant....
Researchers develop new surgical procedure for treating Epiphora Hina Zahid22 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTA team of otolaryngologists and ophthalmologists at Toho University Sakura Medical Center has developed a new procedure,...
FDA approves varenicline nasal spray for dry eye disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli21 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration has approved Tyrvaya (varenicline solution) nasal spray for managing signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.TYRVAYA is...
Genetic deficiency of cholesteryl ester transfer protein tied to lower CV risk, higher AMD risk: JAMA MD Editorial Team20 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTDenmark: 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 9:45 AM ISTSpain: 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 9:45 AM ISTUSA: 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 9:00 AM ISTSurgical 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 9:00 AM ISTEgypt: 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 9:00 AM ISTIsrael: 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 9:00 AM ISTThailand: Supharat Jariyakosol and the team's CU-VF new program demonstrates strong validity and reliability in hemianopia detection, quicker time,...
