FDA approves pilocarpine hydrochloride eye drops for presbyopia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (Qlosi) for adults with presbyopia.The approval...
PHMB monotherapy effective alternative to PHMB and propamidine combo for treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis Dr Riya Dave18 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTAcanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious eye infection caused by a microscopic amoeba and typically requires complex treatments. A recent...
Lateral-flow device alternative standard of care for the point-of-care diagnostics for microbial keratitis Dr Ishan Kataria17 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMicrobial keratitis (MK) is a common cause of unilateral visual impairment, blindness, and eye loss in low-income and middle-income countries. There...
Corneal transplantation in kids with glaucoma tied to increased risk of complications and graft failure Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 Oct 2023 8:15 PM ISTChildhood glaucoma, a rare but severe eye condition, has long been associated with complex challenges in treatment and management. New...
Intravitreal injection of pegcetacoplan associated with presumed silicone oil droplets: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria15 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTRecently, intravitreal pegcetacoplan became the first drug to gain US Food and Drug Administration approval for the treatment of geographic atrophy...
Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked to "Floaters" Due to Silicone Oil Droplets Dr Riya Dave13 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIntravitreal pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) injections, recently approved for dry age-related macular degeneration, linked to "floaters." These floaters...
Epithelial-related complications more prevalent in older patients after recovery from SMILE Dr Ishan Kataria13 Oct 2023 11:15 AM ISTSmall incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a laser refractive surgery to correct myopia. Using a femtosecond laser, a small intrastromal...
Long-term use of SGLT2 inhibitors may prevent diabetic retinopathy progression in diabetes patients Medha Baranwal13 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTTaiwan: A recent study in Scientific Reports has revealed that co-administration of metformin and sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors...
Medical Bulletin 12/October/2023 Isra Zaman12 Oct 2023 3:15 PM ISTOverview Here are the top medical news of the day:Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart...
"Love your eyes" on this World Sight Day- Ft. Dr Sandeep Buttan Dr. Nandita Mohan12 Oct 2023 2:43 PM ISTEvery year 12th October is celebrated as World Sight Day. World Sight Day is an important occasion to raise awareness about visual impairment and eye...
Dex implant improves Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema in diabetes patients without retinopathy Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 Oct 2023 1:15 PM ISTA recent study comparing the effects of intravitreal dexamethasone (DEX) implants on diabetic and non-diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy...
Dropless cataract surgery increases the risk of prolonged steroid response postoperatively Dr Ishan Kataria12 Oct 2023 10:00 AM ISTCataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. Despite its safety and predictability, cataract surgery is ...
