Higher risk of stroke, MI and death post Retinal Artery Occlusion: JAMA Niveditha Subramani4 Nov 2023 2:15 AM ISTRetinal artery occlusion (RAO) refers to blockage of the retinal artery carrying oxygen to the nerve cells in the retina at the back of the eye. The...
Diabetes Medication with age related eye disorders linked together Isra Zaman23 May 2022 9:00 AM ISTAlthough diabetes was clearly associated with cataracts, diabetes medication was not. This has been suggested by a recent study published in JAMA...
3 Home-based Visual Acuity tests validated for use as supplement to in-office tests Isra Zaman13 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTAlthough Visual Acuity is a key aspect of Ophthalmology, the options for at-home VA assessments were quite limited so far. In a recent study published...
Nicotinamide and pyruvate combo improves vision in patients with open-angle glaucoma: JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team18 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A combination of nicotinamide and pyruvate improved visual function significantly in the short term, reveals a recent study published in the...
Pentosan polysulfate sodium use related to retinal disorders: JAMA MD Editorial Team27 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTBirmingham: A recent study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology has revealed an association between the use of pentosan polysulfate sodium...
Retinopathy caused by FGFR Inhibitors self limiting and reversible, finds JAMA study MD Editorial Team2 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTSpecific fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors are one of the most recent FDA-approved therapies for the treatment of FGFR-driven...
Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution effective in reducing symptoms of severe dry eye: JAMA MD Editorial Team18 Oct 2021 9:45 AM ISTUSA: According to the findings of a post hoc study, lifitegrast therapy may be related to a reduction in the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe...
More Number of Blood-brain barrier disruption sessions for CNS tumors tied to maculopathy: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria24 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTOsmotic blood-brain barrier disruption (BBBD) therapy was first introduced in the early 1980s as a method to increase the penetration of ...
COVID-19: Home Quarantine tied to Increase in Myopia among younger kids MD Bureau15 Jan 2021 7:23 PM ISTMyopia is a major health issue around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that half of the population of the world may be myopic by...
Female hormone therapy not linked to retinal vascular occlusion; JAMA Ophthalmology Dr Satabdi Saha24 Nov 2020 6:46 PM ISTAccording to a recent study findings, filling a prescription for Female Hormone Therapy (FHT), and presumably taking FHT, does not increase the...
