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A testing lab recalled more than 75,000 cases of eye drop solution after the FDA found deviations from proper manufacturing ...
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed first-of-its-kind eyedrops that use synthetic nanoparticles to help the ...
According to the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG), over 1.5 million eye surgeries are performed annually in the country, ...
Keratoconus patients often go through multiple stages of treatment. Procedures such as Holcomb C3-R® or Intacs® are designed to stabilize and reshape the cornea. Even with those interventions, some ...
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History of contact lenses
French philosopher René Descartes said, “Let’s place a glass tube filled with liquid in direct contact with the cornea.” It was impractical, and wearers couldn’t ...
Urcosimod is a lipid conjugated ChemR23 chemerin peptide agonist that is designed to reduce inflammation and pain in the eye.
Ellen Koo, MD, presented data from first in-human clinical trials, looking at the results from magnetic cell therapy and ...
Serendipity has led to many scientific breakthroughs. For instance, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while doing ...
Know the hidden eye dangers of unwashed hands, from mobile screens to contact lenses. Expert shares insights on how poor ...
Despite the cost and risk, demand is rising—fueled in part by social media. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are awash with before-and-after videos showcasing dramatic eye color shifts. The trend ...
Learn about a study that explored the potential for eye donation in hospice and palliative care, and its recommendations for ...
Remember the spine-chilling creatures from Stranger Things, The Mist, or A Quiet Place? What if we told you that something ...