CPS or FLACS yield similar results after 12 months of cataract surgery: Study Medha Baranwal21 April 2021 2:00 PM ISTUK: There were no differences in postsurgery outcomes following 12 months of conventional phacoemulsification surgery (CPS) or femtosecond...
Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure Hina Zahid20 April 2021 2:00 AM ISTMore than 20 years after the launch of a landmark clinical trial, follow-up examinations and analyses found that not all patients with elevated eye...
A Novel ocular alignment measurement app for screening strabismus MD Bureau18 April 2021 7:00 PM ISTStrabismus is the leading risk factor for amblyopia, which should be early detected for minimized visual impairment. EyeTurn is a smartphone...
Acupressure reduces postoperative pain in pterygium, Study reveals Dr. Nandita Mohan15 April 2021 8:45 AM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been observed that auricular point acupressure accelerates corneal epithelium reconstruction and suppresses...
Yogic Pranayama may help Reduce IOP in Open-Angle Glaucoma: Study MD Bureau14 April 2021 7:15 PM ISTCurrently, medical or surgical lowering of intraocular pressure is the only therapeutic approach for treating primary open-angle glaucoma. However, a...
Smoking cannabis significantly impairs vision, study finds Hina Zahid14 April 2021 9:00 AM ISTA study carried out by the University of Granada indicates that smoking cannabis significantly alters key visual functions, such as visual acuity,...
Intracanalicular Insert of Dexamethasone Effective option for Allergic Conjunctivitis MD Bureau9 April 2021 7:30 PM ISTAllergic conjunctivitis is reported in up to 40% of the general population and it is associated with a reduction in patients' quality of life. In a...
Polyethylene eye covers best for Ocular surface diseases in comatose patients: Study Dr Satabdi Saha7 April 2021 9:15 AM ISTOcular Surface Disease (OSD) is a common complication in critically ill patients, but receive minimal clinical consideration to prevent it . Due to...
Laser Trabeculoplasty, a Potential Therapy For Treatment of Glaucoma MD Bureau6 April 2021 5:00 AM ISTLaser trabeculoplasty has been a well-proven therapeutic option in glaucoma management and gained popularity more recently. In a recent study,...
Glaucoma linked to increased risk of dementia Hina Zahid4 April 2021 3:45 PM ISTMedical researchers in Australia have found a link between a type of glaucoma and an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study...
Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts Hina Zahid3 April 2021 9:41 AM ISTSan Francisco, Calif. - People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery. Wine consumption...
Early treatment with anti-VEGF injections reduces diabetic retinopathy complications Hina Zahid3 April 2021 6:45 AM ISTEarly treatment with anti-VEGF injections slowed diabetic retinopathy in a clinical study from the DRCR Retina Network (DRCR.net). However, two years...
