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...
Acupuncture effective for treating dry eye after refractive surgery: Study Medha Baranwal2 April 2021 6:30 AM ISTKorea: In patients who have undergone a refractive surgery, acupuncture treatment in addition to usual care, seems to be a feasible treatment for dry...
Novel eye drops may help with screen related eye dryness, irritation Medha Baranwal1 April 2021 6:00 AM ISTUSA: A new lubricant eye drop known as Refresh Digital lubricant launched by the pharmaceutical company Allergan may help to relieve mild to moderate...
Increased risk of hearing impairment with new thyroid eye disease treatment Hina Zahid31 March 2021 5:15 AM ISTWASHINGTON - More patients than previously reported may experience hearing symptoms such as hearing loss or muffled hearing from a new treatment for...
Manuka honey eye drops promising therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction; BJO Dr Satabdi Saha18 March 2021 5:45 PM ISTIn a recent development, research has highlighted that Optimel 16% manuka honey eye-drops showed significant improvement in symptoms and objective...
Teprotumumab shows promise in managing asymmetry linked to thyroid eye disease; BJO Dr Satabdi Saha17 March 2021 7:45 AM ISTTeprotumumab, a specific blocking antibody to the insulin like growth factor 1 receptor, significantly reduced proptosis in patients with thyroid eye...
