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dry amd
Lutein supplements may benefit early AMD patients
Nine randomized, placebo-controlled trials were evaluated by researchers.
ischemic optic neuropathy
Higher risk of ischemic optic neuropathy associated with Wegovy
Investigators found that while Ozempic created more total ION reports, Wegovy had a much stronger, disproportionality signal.
contact lens
New treatment for infectious keratitis on the horizon
The new therapy has been developed by VisiRose, an ophthalmic biotechnology company.
dry eye symptoms
Popular eyelash extensions linked to dry eye symptoms
A stunning 90% of people involved in the observational study stated that they had experienced dry eye symptoms after undergoing eyelash cosmetic procedures.
diabetic macular edema
Eylea HD receives approval for dosing interval extension
This updated dosing schedule means that wet AMD and DME patients can now have their treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.
corneal injury
Corneal wounds are healed with a single drop from Living Eye Drops
This revolutionary new eye drop genetically modifies eye microbes to promote corneal wound treatment with just one drop.
age-related macular degeneration
Dry AMD patients may benefit from light therary
The double-masked, prospective randomized trial included 100 adults with dry AMD and evaluated whether a targeted light therapy could improve the vision in the participants.
cataract
Ocular inflammation drug to head to phase 3 clinical trial
Harrow, the manufacturer of TRIESENCE, hopes to expand the on-label usage of TRIESENCE for all cataract surgery patients.
geographic atrophy
Positive clinical trial results of wireless retinal implant
Results of a clinical trial testing a new wireless retinal implant were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.