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Illustrations by Nigerian artist kickstart debate on neglected tropical disease

Illustrations by a local artist in Nigeria are helping health workers and policy makers understand what it's really like to live with a neglected tropical disease (NTD).

5 Nov 2020

Santen joins forces with ophthalmologists in the fight against antibiotic resistance

Santen is delighted to announce the launch of the Re-SOLVE Antibiotic Resistance, which aims to lead the way in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

22 Oct 2020

FAU researchers receive NIH funding to analyze stem cell activation

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine hope to conquer a major limitation in the ability for scientists to engineer tissues for regenerative therapies for age-related and degenerative diseases.

14 Oct 2020

Study shows overall rate of preoperative stress testing for hip and knee replacements

A new study out of the University of Chicago Medicine shows the overall rate of preoperative stress testing for hip and knee replacements is and has been decreasing consistently since 2006.

1 Oct 2020

Therapeutic derived from turmeric shows promise in treating canine ocular condition

Researchers at Texas A&M University have produced a therapeutic derived from turmeric, a spice long-praised for its natural anti-inflammatory properties, that shows promise in decreasing ocular inflammation in dogs suffering from uveitis, an inflammation of the eye that leads to pain and reduced vision.

4 Sep 2020

A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health may reduce odds of developing ocular diseases

In a new study, investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy.

20 Aug 2020

7-day levofloxacin/dexamethasone eye drops as effective as standard treatment after cataract surgery

Santen EMEA and NTC are delighted to announce that the results of their phase III clinical study, LEADER7, have been published in Eye.

13 Jul 2020

Amid surge, hospitals hesitate to cancel nonemergency surgeries

Three months ago, the nation watched as COVID-19 patients overwhelmed New York City's intensive care units, forcing some of its hospitals to convert cafeterias into wards and pitch tents in parking lots.

9 Jul 2020

The eye initiates an immune response in the lens after injury

The lens of the eye is an unusual organ. Unlike most of the body's organs, blood vessels don't reach the lens. If they did, they'd obscure our vision and we wouldn't be able to see.

26 May 2020

Scientists introduce novel laser technique for cataract surgery

Cataract is among the most widespread eye diseases. According to WHO, up to a third of all visual impairments have to do with cataract.

7 Apr 2020

Study: Direct and repetitive irradiation with 222nm UVC does not cause skin cancer

Joint research between Kobe University and Ushio Inc. has provided proof for the first time in the world that direct and repetitive illumination from 222nm ultraviolet radiation C (UVC), which is a powerful sterilizer, does not cause skin cancer.

7 Apr 2020

Lipid aids healing of scratches on the cornea

A species of a lipid that naturally helps skin injuries heal appears to also aid repair of common corneal injuries, even when other conditions, like diabetes, make healing difficult, scientists report.

26 Mar 2020

Some hospitals continue with elective surgeries despite COVID-19 crisis

In the same week that physicians at the University of California-San Francisco medical center were wiping down and reusing protective equipment like masks and gowns to conserve resources amid a surge of COVID-19 patients, 90 miles away teams of doctors at UC Davis Medical Center were fully suited up performing breast augmentations, hip replacements and other elective procedures that likely could have been postponed.

21 Mar 2020

Baylor College of Medicine and UH team up for new research collaborations

Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston are teaming up for new research collaborations.

10 Mar 2020

Older people can improve their vision by changing the power of glasses

Overall, Swedish 70-year-olds' eyesight is good, but many could see even better. Six in ten can improve their vision by getting eyeglasses or changing the power of the glasses they already have, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg.

14 Jan 2020

GN Corporation granted Indian patent for novel corneal cell transplantation using nano-composite gel sheet

A novel cell transplantation method to treat corneal endothelial diseases such as bullous keratopathy using a nano-composite gel sheet developed by Japanese scientists was granted Indian patent to GN Corporation (GNC), Japan.

26 Nov 2019

Almost all medical tests can lead to a cascade of follow-up tests, shows survey

Just about any medical test can turn up an incidental finding that leads to a cascade of follow-up tests.

30 Oct 2019

Ophthalmologists honored at AAO 2019 for exceptional service in medical and surgical eye care

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is honoring ophthalmologists who have improved eye care for millions worldwide through their commitment to their patients and their profession. The honorees will be recognized during AAO 2019, the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

15 Oct 2019

How Is Ophthalmology Changing To Meet New Challenges?

Ophthalmology, a highly dynamic space in vision loss and age-related eye diseases with approximately 1.3 billion people living with vision impairment.

From Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 15 Oct 2019

Cataract surgery can make a patient 48% safer on the road, study shows

The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. People say they're stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in night vision. Some can even reduce their reliance on glasses.

14 Oct 2019

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Latest Cataract News and Research

Illustrations by Nigerian artist kickstart debate on neglected tropical disease

Santen joins forces with ophthalmologists in the fight against antibiotic resistance

FAU researchers receive NIH funding to analyze stem cell activation

Study shows overall rate of preoperative stress testing for hip and knee replacements

Therapeutic derived from turmeric shows promise in treating canine ocular condition

A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health may reduce odds of developing ocular diseases

7-day levofloxacin/dexamethasone eye drops as effective as standard treatment after cataract surgery

Amid surge, hospitals hesitate to cancel nonemergency surgeries

The eye initiates an immune response in the lens after injury

Scientists introduce novel laser technique for cataract surgery

Study: Direct and repetitive irradiation with 222nm UVC does not cause skin cancer

Lipid aids healing of scratches on the cornea

Some hospitals continue with elective surgeries despite COVID-19 crisis

Baylor College of Medicine and UH team up for new research collaborations

Older people can improve their vision by changing the power of glasses

GN Corporation granted Indian patent for novel corneal cell transplantation using nano-composite gel sheet

Almost all medical tests can lead to a cascade of follow-up tests, shows survey

Ophthalmologists honored at AAO 2019 for exceptional service in medical and surgical eye care

How Is Ophthalmology Changing To Meet New Challenges?

Cataract surgery can make a patient 48% safer on the road, study shows

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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