A study of Spanish university students recently conducted revealed that those who consume a higher amount of ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of developing glaucoma when compared to those with a lower UPF consumption. The study used...read more
Although watching fireworks is a popular summer and even year-round event, it is important that both participants and observers take appropriate precautions to avoid what could amount to potentially serious injuries to one’s eyes. Below are some precautions and...read more
It has long been considered a challenge for patients to properly instill eye drops. It is particularly difficult for many elderly glaucoma patients who require daily eye drops but have hand eye coordination issues. A recent study conducted at...read more
According to research conducted by the Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, patients with dry eye disease have worse sleep quality compared to those who are not similarly affected. Given lifestyle changes and the significant increase in the population of those...read more
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto found that Americans 65 years and older living in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment compared to their counterparts living in cooler regions. (1) This...read more
A study published recently in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, reported on researchers in the UK and Turkey who have developed a contact lens which can detect changes in eye pressure which signals possible glaucoma. (1) The contact lenses...read more
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