LVPEI doctors discover New Genes that result in childhood glaucoma Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 May 2018 7:01 PM ISTAmong the blinding diseases in children, Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) happens to be more common. It is a genetic disease that occurs due to gene...
A case report of Cogan’s syndrome Anjali Nimesh Nimesh11 May 2018 7:02 PM ISTCogan syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent inflammation of the front of the eye (the cornea) and often fever, fatigue, and weight...
Mine blast Victim regains vision in one eye after Surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli10 May 2018 7:01 PM ISTOphthalmic surgeons at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences have conducted a rare surgery for complete reconstruction of the eye of a 21-year-old...
Importance of the vernacular – bringing regional languages into patient care Vinay Singh singh9 May 2018 7:01 PM ISTHow common is it that you see patients being very uncomfortable when conversing with a doctor, especially when meeting him/her for the first time?...
Tivanisiran may be new drug for dry eye syndrome Vinay Singh singh7 May 2018 7:50 AM ISTTivanisiran is a product under development for the treatment of signs and symptoms related to dry eye syndrome and has the potential to be developed...
New Eye Treatment for Seasonal Allergies discovered Vinay Singh singh6 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTA new eye drop treatment found effective for seasonal eye allergies, according to a recent study. This treatment for pollen-induced eye allergies...
AI better than experts at detecting Retinopathy of prematurity Anjali Nimesh Nimesh4 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTRetinopathy of prematurity is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth near the retina, the light-sensitive portion in the back of an eye and is the...
Low BP & normal ageing lead to reduced IOP in Asians Vinay Singh singh3 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTNormal ageing and reduced systemic BP are associated with reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) in Malay and Indian adults, according to a new study...
Netarsudil - A new drug for Open-Angle Glaucoma Vinay Singh singh2 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTRhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%, an eye drop indicated for lowering elevated intraocular pressure by upto 5mmHg in patients with...
Dark Chocolate may Improve Contrast Vision : JAMA Vinay Singh singh30 April 2018 8:30 PM ISTThe commercially available dark chocolate bar can improve high and low-contrast vision within 2 hours after consumption, according to a study...
Choroid layer thickness significantly in untreated Diabetics : Study Vinay Singh singh30 April 2018 7:15 PM ISTDiabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication caused by damage to the blood vessels of the retina.It has a prevalence of 18% in an urban population...
New Glowing contact lens - A potential solution for diabetic retinopathy Vinay Singh singh29 April 2018 7:31 PM ISTA glow-in-the-dark contact lens could help stave off blindness in the hundreds of millions of people who suffer from diabetes across the globe.The...
