Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Those who drink heavily can develop peripheral neuropathy, which in turn may decrease corneal sensitivity, masking the real severity of dry eye. Researchers behind that study say their findings “indicate that controlling alcohol consumption may help to reduce [dry eye] prevalence.” 9. Sight-Threatening Diseases.
Vision Quality With Trifocal IOL Rated High Despite Occasional …
WEBAug 23, 2021 · In Quality of Vision surveys, some “moderate” or “severe” visual disturbances were reported in the study population: halos for 12 (41.4%), starbursts in 4 (13.8%), and glare for 3 (10.3%). At the more “bothersome” 2 of 4 rating levels, 6 described halos, 3 had glare, and 2 noted starbursts. PanOptix is the only trifocal IOL ...
A 10-Year Follow-up Affirms AREDS2 with Lutein Still Effective, Safe
WEBJun 21, 2022 · Now, after 10 years, a follow-up analysis demonstrates lutein’s benefit continued without raising the risk for lung cancer, offering assurance for clinicians, as published in JAMA Ophthalmology. In AREDS2, a 5-year clinical trial, patients with intermediate AMD or late AMD in 1 eye were randomized to 4 treatment groups: lutein/zeaxanthin, ω ...
Synergy Toric Lens Corrects Astigmatism, Restores Function ...
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Astigmatism improves in patients 3 months after implantation with the Synergy Toric II (Johnson & Johnson Vision) intraocular lens (IOL), according to research published in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.. In this study, researchers analyzed the photopic and mesopic visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity of patients who received the continuous range of vision presbyopia ...
Control Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis With Deft Diagnosis, Various ...
WEBApr 22, 2022 · The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) reported in 2020 that there are more than 7000 rare diseases, and approximately 90% of them do not have an FDA-approved treatment or therapy. 1 Although an uncommon diagnosis, the ophthalmic condition vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) now has a dedicated therapeutic treatment option that can, with timely diagnosis and proper treatment, help ...
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis Treatment Options Explained
WEBJuly 20, 2023. Myasthenia gravis (MG) can occur in 2 forms: a generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG) or purely ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). Ocular myasthenia gravis is characterized by progressive fatigability of skeletal muscle limited to the orbicularis oculi, levator palpebrae superioris, and the extraocular muscles. 1 Up to half of patients ...
Restoring the Retina: Coming Advancements to Repair Structure …
WEBRetinal implants capture light and stimulate secondary neurons that have remained in the retina, such as ganglion cells and bipolar cells, which then send signals to the brain through the optic nerve. “Patients who get a retinal implant will see at least flashes of light,” says Gislin Dagnelie, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology at ...
Pituitary Tumors Do Not Compromise 24-2 Visual Field Testing
WEBAug 17, 2023 · Pituitary tumors do not compromise clinical exams conducted with 24-2 pattern visual fields (VF) tests, according to research published in Acta Ophthalmologica.The investigation shows no patients with radiologically confirmed tumor compression of the visual pathway in the pituitary region was perimetrically overlooked when only 24-2 tests were evaluated, compared with full 30-2 VF tests.
Preservative-Free Sodium Hyaluronate Drop Improves Dry Eye for …
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Preservative-free sodium hyaluronate (0.4%) eye drops in different dosages effectively alleviates signs and symptoms of dye eye disease (DED) after 1 month of treatment in approximately 50% of patients, according to a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology.. Researchers investigated the effectiveness of the preservative-free sodium hyaluronate drops in a randomized, parallel assignment ...
Study Supports Voice-Guided Subjective Refraction Device
WEBNov 14, 2020 · With a telemedicine setting in mind, researchers presenting at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 meeting sought to evaluate the accuracy of the Vmax voice-guided subjective refraction (VASR) machine. This machine is described as patient driven and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to guide the patient through the exam process.