Energy-Saving Lightbulbs Can Interfere With Sleep Energy-Saving Lightbulbs Can Interfere With Sleep
A new type of LED lightbulb is being designed by scientists to save energy and preserve eyesight and sleep with a soft glow of evening light.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 5, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Ophthalmologists Detail Eye Injuries From Huge Beirut Blast Ophthalmologists Detail Eye Injuries From Huge Beirut Blast
One year after the catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon, researchers discuss the eye injuries treated in the aftermath.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 5, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
You Have a Sixth Sense You Probably Aren't Using Yet You Have a Sixth Sense You Probably Aren't Using Yet
Dolphins do it underwater and bats tap into this in darkness to find their way. Some people who are blind already use it and scientists say it is only a matter of time before more people learn how.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 9, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Do Anti-VEGF Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy Impact Mortality? Do Anti-VEGF Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy Impact Mortality?
A signal for higher mortality in patients with diabetic retinopathy using anti-VEGF inhibitors was seen in a new study, but this needs to be looked at more rigorously, says an expert.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 8, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Risk of Postinjection Endophthalmitis No Higher With Universal Masking Risk of Postinjection Endophthalmitis No Higher With Universal Masking
The risk of developing endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF is not increased when healthcare workers and patients wear face masks, according to a large retrospective study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 28, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg discusses the effect of anterior capsule overlap on the rotational stability of a toric IOL.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 28, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
OCT Corneal Epithelial Mapping May Help Doctors Better Diagnose Dry Eye OCT Corneal Epithelial Mapping May Help Doctors Better Diagnose Dry Eye
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) corneal epithelial mapping can help doctors better screen for and stage dry-eye disease, new research suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 18, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Allergic Conjunctivitis Severely Affects Children's Quality of Life Allergic Conjunctivitis Severely Affects Children's Quality of Life
Physical, emotional, social, and especially school functioning were all affected. Parents also experienced large effects on quality of life.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 15, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Caffeine May Raise Risk for Inherited Glaucoma Caffeine May Raise Risk for Inherited Glaucoma
Previous studies showed that people who took large doses of caffeine experienced temporary increases in eye pressure. Researchers have wondered whether ingesting caffeine over a long period could pose a risk.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 11, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Vaping Linked to Visual Impairment Vaping Linked to Visual Impairment
An association between e-cigarette use and visual impairment raises questions about the safety of vaping.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 6, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Cancellation of Care Came Mostly From Patients Early in Pandemic Cancellation of Care Came Mostly From Patients Early in Pandemic
However, much more care was postponed or canceled because patients feared going to medical offices and hospitals.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 26, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Metagenomics May Enhance the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis Metagenomics May Enhance the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis
Dr Christopher Rapuano evaluates a new study comparing standard corneal cultures with combined DNA/RNA sequencing.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 15, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Reduced Cataract Risk Alcohol Consumption Linked to Reduced Cataract Risk
Red wine had the strongest association with reduced risk of cataract, followed by white wine and champagne and then beer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 2, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 May Accelerate Myopia Boom Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 May Accelerate Myopia Boom
A new review article wrestles with the pandemic ' s possible ocular implications for children, who are home in front of their screens at levels like never before.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
How Retinal Imaging May Help Identify Alzheimer's Disease How Retinal Imaging May Help Identify Alzheimer's Disease
An exploratory analysis into combining optical coherence tomography and artificial intelligence shows promising results.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 5, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
