Smart contact lens may help diagnose and treat glaucoma Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTKorea: A research team at POSTECH has developed a smart contact lens by combining an intraocular pressure (IOP) sensor and a flexible drug delivery...
Study links low intracranial pressure with glaucoma development Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTLithuania: Intracranial pressure is significantly associated with normal-tension glaucoma that contributes to up to 50% of all glaucoma cases,...
Kahook Dual Blade / Trabectome safe and effective at lowering IOP and medication burden in glaucoma patients Dr Ishan Kataria13 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTGlaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy with characteristic visual field loss and is the second leading cause of global blindness. Intraocular...
Dexamethasone Insert easy alternative for Treatment of Ocular Inflammation After Cataract/Cornea Surgery Dr Ishan Kataria10 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTAdherence to treatment regimens after ocular surgery can be complicated by patient compliance and difficulty administering topical drops. It is...
Treatment of diabetic retinopathy with Intravitreous aflibercept does not improve visual acuity: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Treatment of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) with aflibercept did not improve visual acuity but resulted in significant anatomic...
Sedentary lifestyle tied to increased risk of dry eye diseases, finds study Aditi8 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTNorway: A study published in The Ocular Surface has concluded that Sedentary behavior increases the risk of dry eye disease (DED). It is...
Preoperative Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness predicts visual functions after Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Adenoma Dr Ishan Kataria7 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTPituitary adenomas (PAs) accounts for 10% of intracranial neoplasms. When the PA is larger than 10 mm high, patients may present with visual...
Artificial tears help to keep tear film stable in patients undergoing treatment with Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections Dr Ishan Kataria6 Feb 2023 7:30 PM ISTIntravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents is a commonly used treatment for various ophthalmic conditions....
Tecnis Toric II IOL shows good rotational stability and uncorrected distance visual acuity: Study Dr Ishan Kataria5 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTMany patients with cataract have levels of corneal or refractive astigmatism sufficient to impact clinical outcomes after cataract surgery....
Contralateral Bifocal Intraocular Lenses overall satisfaction significantly greater than Trifocal Intraocular Lenses Dr Ishan Kataria3 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe percentage of cataract patients seeking spectacle independence with presbyopia-correcting IOLs is increasing. Multifocal IOLs have provided...
Microfluidic contact lens may prevent dry eye syndrome: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: A team of researchers have developed a microfluidic contact lens prototype to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). The lens...
Patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid to be closely monitored for vision impairment: JAMA Medha Baranwal2 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTGermany: In patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP), dermatologists should be aware of the risk factors and treatment strategies for the...
