Researches at Northumbria University in England are working on developing contact lenses that can assist in the diagnosis of glaucoma. Although glaucoma impacts about 70 million people globally, astonishingly close to half of those living with glaucoma are unaware...read more
Comprehensive eye exams are a critical component of practicing good eye health. Screening to identify signs of early-stage development of eye disease is as important as visual acuity, refraction and other types of testing in evaluating asymptomatic adults in...read more
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
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