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OCS-01 eye drops receive positive Phase 3 trial results
Results from the Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-1 trial of OCS-01, a once-daily, preservative-free corticosteroid eye drop, were presented at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting.
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Non-surgical treatment for cataracts being developed
A team of international researchers at the Anglia Ruskin University took on the task of looking into using an oxysterol compound as a non-surgical option for cataracts.
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Oculis announces second Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-2 trial for once-daily
OCS-01 is the first once-daily topical, preservative-free corticosteroid. I
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Cataract Surgery Outcome Depends on More than Operative Skill
Despite its phenomenal outcomes in skilled hands, modern cataract surgery can be overwhelming for patients to understand.
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Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
A study recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma highlights the potential benefits of blue-light filtering IOLs in reducing cases of glaucoma post-cataract surgery.
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4 Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts are caused by the breaking down of proteins in the lens of your eyes that clump together and eventually lead to vision loss if left untreated.
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5 Ways Vision is Affected by Diabetes
It's critical that diabetic patients understand how the disease could affect the eyes.
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
The goal of Cataract Awareness Month is to educate people to be on the lookout for symptoms of cataracts, and to seek help from an eye care professional about possible symptoms.
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Statin drugs may increase risk of developing cataracts
The study found that people taking statin medications who have certain genetic variants may be at an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.