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WEBEfficacy of novel eye drop to reverse cataracts after phase 1/2 study. By Lynda Charters. August 25th 2024. The drop improves vision by breaking up degraded protein complexes that cause lens clouding. Ophthalmology Times - ophthalmology news, articles, and events in a timely and accurate manner for members of the ophthalmic community.
Physicians sort out pros and cons of several new IOLs on the market
WEBNov 12, 2021 · The new IOL in the EDoF category is the AcrySof IQ Vivity (Alcon). The Vivity uses wavefront-shaping technology on its anterior surface that elongates the depth of focus, giving about a 1.5 D range of vision. Because it is a nondiffractive lens, risks of glare and halos are minimized and quality of vision is better than with a multifocal IOL.
Alcon reveals final data from Vivity Registry Study which …
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Alcon has announced final data from its Vivity Registry Study, which monitored real-world patient experiences for up to 12 months post cataract surgery with implantation of either AcrySof IQ Vivity or AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PCIOL).
Ophthalmologists: Castor oil shouldn’t be rubbed in the eyes, no …
WEBAug 8, 2023 · Ophthalmologists are issuing a warning not to use castor oil as a way to treat vision problems amid claims circulating on TikTok. In its heyday, castor oil was considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and even as a chest rub to ease lung congestion. Now, it is making a comeback as some influencers on TikTok ...
FDA approves eye drops for treatment of presbyopia
WEBOct 30, 2021 · Allergan developed VUITY, which it noted is the first and only FDA-approved eye drop to treat presbyopia. Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced FDA approval of pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% (VUITY) for the treatment of presbyopia, commonly known as age-related blurry near vision, in adults. According to the company, pilocarpine HCl ...
Dispelling myths about refractive lens exchange - Ophthalmology …
WEBSep 7, 2020 · Ninety-nine percent of the responders considered themselves refractive surgeons and 34% had undergone a laser vision correction themselves. Almost 50% of those who underwent laser vision correction were in their 30s, 30% in their 40s, and 22% in their 20s at the time of surgery. Of the survey responders, 8.5% reported having undergone a …
Study: Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of …
WEBJul 21, 2024 · A team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in a new analysis of data, have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals can slow the progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision.
New FDA-Approved Therapies and Diagnostics for Dry Eye Disease
WEBAug 16, 2023 · There's absolutely no stinging, and it is used QID to help stabilize the tear film and prevent evaporative dry eye. The second one is Vevye. It’s cyclosporine mixed in with that cyclosal solution. So again, the stinging, the burning, the instillation site discomfort is eliminated, but the main ingredient is cyclosporine.
FDA approves pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for ...
WEBOct 18, 2023 · Orasis Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA has approved pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.4% (Qlosi) for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. The company announced it expects to have pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution commercially available in the U.S. in the first half of 2024 …
2021 Best Program results: Wilmer Eye Institute grabs top spot
WEBNov 12, 2021 · The year 2021 saw the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, snaring the top spot in the Overall Best Program category.. The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, earned the second and third spots, respectively.
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