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COVID-19
Over-the-counter antibiotic ointment may be helpful in treating treating respiratory viral infections
Treating various respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 and influenza may be aided by using the over-the-counter antibiotic ointment Neosporin.
dry eye supplement announcement
VisiVite launches New Dry Eye Supplement
New Version of Patented Dry Eye Supplement Announcement
age-related macular degeneration
Study shines light on Saffron's positive affects on vision
Despite it's hefty price tag, saffron, which is a powerful antioxidant, is a popular dietary supplement used for a wide range of ailments including the improvement of cognitive function, mood boost...
exercise
Evening exercise offers the greatest benefit to certain people
What time of day you exercise may have a greater impact on your health if you are overweight or a Type 2 diabetic.
Alzheimer's
Vision screening may be useful in dementia screening
Researchers from Loughborough University in England have discovered that a loss of visual sensitivity can foretell dementia issues 12 years prior to onset.
The study focused on 8,623 healthy people...
cataract surgery
OCS-01 eye drops receive positive Phase 3 trial results
Results from the Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-1 trial of OCS-01, a once-daily, preservative-free corticosteroid eye drop, were presented at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting.
heat exhaustion
Summer heat safety tips for seniors
While being exposed to excessive heat is not safe for anyone, it is even more problematic for senior citizens.
glaucoma
Ocular negative pressure therapy being explored as treatment for open-angle glaucoma
An FDA advisory panel recently gave a green light to Balance Ophthalmics Inc to continue studies of their Fsyx Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump (Fsyx OPAP) as a potential treatment for open-angle gla...
dry eye disease
Microbiome of the eyes may hold the key to understanding dry eye
Findings from a recent study shed new light on the cause of dry eye syndrome and open the door for new therapies.