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Dry eye is one of the most common complaints seen by eye doctors, accounting for nearly one fourth of all office visits. Caused by insufficient tear production or excessive tear evaporation, dry eye can be a mild, episodic feeling of discomfort associated with certain circumstances, such as exposure to dry, hot or windy environments; however, it can also be a chronic medical condition that, if left untreated, may lead to increased risk of infection or visual impairment.

Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world's population.

23 Apr 2024

Advanced sequencing reveals eye microbiome variances linked to dry eye

Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from the mix found in patients with dry eye.

26 Mar 2024

New trial explores cold-pressed castor oil as safe, natural treatment for dry-eye disease

Researchers at the University of Auckland are running a trial of castor oil as a potential safe and natural treatment for dry-eye disease following a successful pilot study.

2 Feb 2024

First organoid model of the human conjunctiva produced

The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These

11 Jan 2024

MADE-up or real? Review debunks severity of mask-associated dry eye syndrome

A review in the journal Eye finds that prolonged face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic may cause mild ocular irritation, but serious eye complications are unlikely.

9 Jan 2024

Mapping tiny corneal nerves to untangle ocular mysteries

Consider the cornea if you will – and most people won't unless they're having a problem. It is the transparent front surface of the eye which allows vision by focusing light as it enters.

3 Jan 2024

Researchers develop state-of-the-art UV protective contact lenses

The global rise in ocular diseases, largely due to insufficient ophthalmic diagnostics and monitoring, has emphasized the need for better treatment methods. Pioneering developments in therapeutic and diagnostic contact lenses are now offering hope in treating these diseases.

27 Nov 2023

What is the recommended viewing distance for digital devices?

How viewing distance from digital devices, such as smartphones and computers, affects binocular vision.

12 Oct 2023

Review examines visual disturbances among Parkinson’s disease patients

In a recent review published in Brain Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on visual impairments among Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.

9 Aug 2023

What effect does honey have on human health?

Researchers reviewed existing data on the beneficial impact of honey consumption on human health.

12 Jul 2023

Study reveals how to customize artificial tears to alleviate dry eye symptoms

Compared to artificial tears, or eye drops, human tears are significantly more complex liquids, with a wide range of components including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, and salt.

11 Jul 2023

Oral probiotic bacterial strain found to improve dry eye disease in animal model

In a study by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine, oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in an animal model.

18 Jun 2023

Eye drops to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon

The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.

1 Jun 2023

Mays Cancer Center conducts clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma

The Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently conducted a clinical trial combining two drugs in patients with recurrent, high-grade glioblastoma (GBM).

24 May 2023

In the wake of Chantix's recall, Varenicline use for nicotine dependence dropped by 75%

The recent JAMA Network Open study evaluated how the Chantix recall influenced prescribing varenicline and other nicotine dependency medications. For this cross-sectional study, a large US-based national cohort was used. All relevant data between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, was obtained from the national pharmacy benefit database.

7 Feb 2023

Researchers design contact lens prototype to prevent dry eye syndrome

A collaborative team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation has developed a contact lens prototype that is specifically designed to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE).

30 Jan 2023

Mouse study identifies potential targets for treating dry eye disease and corneal injury

People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas.

2 Jan 2023

IRIS Registry presents latest eye research at AAO 2022

The IRIS Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) powered several big data studies this year, most of which will be presented and discussed at AAO 2022 Gather, the 126th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

30 Sep 2022

Simple 20-20-20 rule can help ease some of the symptoms of prolonged computer use

It's long been recommended as a way of easing eye strain while working at a computer screen. Now the 20-20-20 rule - taking a break of at least 20 seconds, every 20 minutes, to look at least 20 feet away - has been confirmed by scientists at Aston University to help ease some of the symptoms of prolonged computer use.

21 Sep 2022

Father of modern corneal science honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, whose pioneering research at Mass Eye and Ear and in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) has forever changed the way conditions of the cornea are understood and treated, has been presented with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award for his vast contributions to vision research.

15 Sep 2022