FDA approves eculizumab as first treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder Hina Zahid30 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTFDA has approved Injection eculizumab as first treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.NMOSD is an autoimmune disease of the central...
Statin use for long duration lowers glaucoma risk: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTStatin use lowers the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), suggests a recent study.USA: The study, published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology...
Glaucoma increases risk for retinal vein occlusion Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTGlaucoma increases the risk for the development of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), according to a recent study published in the journal Acta...
American Academy of Ophthalmology releases tips for protecting eye Injuries from fireworks Hina Zahid21 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTEye injuries from fireworks are dangerous and may lead to blindness also. Therefore the American Academy of Ophthalmology has released tips for...
Innovative clinical solutions for treating blindness Hina Zahid19 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTAdvances in preclinical research are now being translated into innovative clinical solutions for blindness, a review published in the 10th Anniversary...
Contact lens delivering antihistamine relieves symptoms of ocular allergy Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: An antihistamine-releasing contact lens (CLs) achieved a significant reduction in mean ocular itching scores, both at 15 minutes and 12 hours...
Tri-Moxi injection, a promising substitute for eye drops after cataract surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Triamcinolone acetonide–moxifloxacin (Tri-Moxi) injection is a promising substitute for standard eyedrop therapy for cataract patients according...
New implant 'reservoir' safely reduces injections need in macular degeneration, finds clinical trial Hina Zahid16 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTNew implant 'reservoir' safely reduces injections need in macular degeneration, finds clinical trial. The researchers have developed a new implant...
Researchers create first tomography map for diagnosing glaucoma Hina Zahid14 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTGlaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is characterized by optic nerve degeneration and progressive peripheral vision...
Night time high BP linked to Glaucoma Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTGlaucoma may be tied to night time hike of blood pressure , high BP ,finds a new study.Glaucoma patients are more likely to experience increased...
French Scientists develop first ever contact lens with micro battery Deepanjana Sarkar6 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe Optics Department at IMT Atlantique and the Flexible Electronics Department at the Centre Microélectronique de Provence had recently created the...
Most weight loss plans may be linked to increased risk of glaucoma Deepanjana Sarkar4 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTAlmost all weight loss plans are linked with increased risk of glaucoma, according to a study presented at the Association for Research in Vision and...
