Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
Jun 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.
Preservative-Free Sodium Hyaluronate Drop Improves Dry Eye for …
Nov 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 ...
Stent Implant Efficacy Higher Without Cataract Surgery
June 25, 2024. Efficacy is higher for the Xen 45 gel stent implant as a standalone procedure than combined with cataract surgery. The Xen 45 gel stent implant provides effective, long-term treatment for open-angle glaucoma but there is a substantial rate of reoperation and needling, according to research published in British Journal of ...
Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements Reduce AMD Risks
Oct 28, 2024 · A subgroup analysis exploring the supplement’s ability to limit disease progression risk revealed that patients with early nonexudative AMD were less likely to progress to advanced nonexudative AMD than individuals who did not use the supplement (4.32% vs 7.50%; P <.001).However, using curcuma-based nutritional supplements did not affect exudative AMD development risk.
Photobiomodulation: An Emerging Dry AMD Treatment
Mar 20, 2024 · Photobiomodulation (PBM) is an emerging therapy that has shown promising potential as a possible treatment for patients with nonexudative intermediate AMD. In truth, this low-level laser therapy (LLLT) technology has existed for more than 50 years, and researchers have been reviewing its potential ocular applications for at least 20 of those years.
Patients With High Baseline IOP Prone to Intraoperative Elevation
Sep 30, 2024 · The correlation reflects these postoperative changes: β-0.742 in FLACS (P <.001) and CPCS β-0.743 (P <.001). “Eyes with higher preoperative IOP are prone to IOP elevation during FLACS, a critical consideration for glaucoma patients.”. Prior studies report post-docking IOP increases from 2.6–20.0 mm Hg using fluid-based interfaces, and ...
For Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Wait-and-See No More
Mar 18, 2022 · A “wait and see” approach when caring for patients with CSCR may well apply to a smaller set of those with the disorder than previously thought, according to recent research and observations of clinical experts. Undoubtedly, CSCR often spontaneously resolves in 3 months or less. However, pathology may be originating at the retinal periphery ...
How The Gut Microbiome Affects Ocular Health - Ophthalmology …
Feb 23, 2024 · This is likely because gut microbiome composition affects the type and activity of immune cells within the lacrimal gland, ocular surface, and the eye. These are the cells that drive some forms of dry eye and uveitis, Dr Galor says. Research indicates that, in the setting of autoimmune disease (particularly rheumatoid arthritis), connections ...
Plasma-Based Conjunctivoplasty Preferred For Conjunctivochalasis ...
Feb 22, 2024 · According to the findings of our study, plasma-based conjunctivoplasty significantly reduced the grade of conjunctivochalasis and provided more symptomatic relief than argon laser photocoagulation. Dry eye symptoms improved in 93.5% of cases in Group 1 and 61.4% of cases in Group 2 (P <.001). Both groups had significant improvement in tear ...
Papilledema or Pseudopapilledema? Sharpen Your Image …
Jun 10, 2022 · Figure 9. These OCT volume scans demonstrate a reduction in the overall volume of the left optic nerve changes at a follow up visit. Less edema is noted in the left after treatment with a unilateral optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) for high grade papilledema in the clinical setting of an afferent pupillary defect and monocular reduction in vision (image on bottom right).