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cataract surgery
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.
glaucoma
Ocular negative pressure therapy being explored as treatment for open-angle glaucoma
An FDA advisory panel recently gave a green light to Balance Ophthalmics Inc to continue studies of their Fsyx Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump (Fsyx OPAP) as a potential treatment for open-angle gla...
dry eye disease
Microbiome of the eyes may hold the key to understanding dry eye
Findings from a recent study shed new light on the cause of dry eye syndrome and open the door for new therapies.
solar eclipse
Solar Retinopathy: Understanding the Dangers of Staring at a Solar Eclipse
NASA reports that on April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, casting a shadow across a long swath of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. An interactive map showing the path and ti...
blinking
In the blink of an eye: blinking too much or too little can be a sign of health issues
Our eyes are protected from dust and debris and kept moist when we blink. Normal blinking averages once every three to five seconds.
age-related macular degeneration
Minocycline offers no benefit in treating dry age-related macular degeneration
Minocycline, a commonly prescribed antibiotic that also offers anti-inflammatory effects, does not offer any benefits to those suffering from dry age-related macular degeneration.
Increased risk of AFib linked to drinking artificially sweetened beverages
A new observational study points to an increased risk of developing AFib among drinkers of artificially sweetened beverages including diet sodas or Crystal Light.shutter
AFib is an irregular heart...
New cyclosporine drop for dry eye has advantages over current drops
Approved last May by the Food and Drug Administration, Harrow Health's Vevye drops for the treatment of dry eye syndrome are being hailed as a welcome alternative to current cyclosporine drops.
age related macular degeneration
Something out of science fiction: solar panels for the eyes
With new treatments and scientific advancements being announced almost on a daily basis, it shouldn't be surprising that the next "big thing" might very well be tiny solar panels for the eyes.