Medications generally ineffective for treatment of visual snow syndrome, study finds Medha Baranwal11 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: A recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has confirmed that common drug treatments are generally ineffective in visual snow...
Laser goniopuncture effective in rescuing eyes after failed deep sclerectomy: Study MD Editorial Team4 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: A new study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology pointed out that laser goniopuncture (LGP) is a reliable technique to rescue eyes in case of...
Self-reported cataract surgery linked with all-cause and vascular mortalities: BMJ Hina Zahid3 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTClinically significant cataract is associated with an increased risk of death from vascular causes, such as stroke and heart attack, suggests research...
Diabetes drug lowers glaucoma risk along with blood sugar control in diabetics: Study Hina Zahid22 Sept 2021 9:15 AM ISTPHILADELPHIA - Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists is a popular class of diabetes medications that regulate blood sugar and are...
Eye conditions linked to heightened risk of dementia Hina Zahid20 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAge-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests research published...
Diabetes drug may have role in prevention of glaucoma, finds Study Medha Baranwal27 Aug 2021 5:45 PM ISTUSA: The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist significantly lowers hazard reduction for a new diagnosis of glaucoma. The findings,...
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...
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...
Exposure to Air pollution May Lead to Permanent Vision Loss: study MD Bureau28 Feb 2021 10:55 PM ISTAir pollution is a global and major public health problem. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk factors Study reported that air pollution...
Methotrexate injection can rescue eyes in relapsed PIOL patients: Study Medha Baranwal28 Jan 2021 6:45 PM ISTUK: Intravitreal methotrexate (MTX) is a safe and effective treatment for relapsed PIOL (primary intraocular lymphoma), according to a recent study in...
Air pollution linked to heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss Hina Zahid26 Jan 2021 6:00 AM ISTAir pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age related macular degeneration, or AMD for short,...
Fluocinolone acetonide implant effective in treating diabetic macular edema: BMJ Medha Baranwal29 July 2020 6:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of the 0.2 ug/day fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) implant is beneficial for the management of diabetic macular edema, a recent study in the...
