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The surprising link between fatty acids and early AMD

A higher intake of saturated fatty acid is inversely associated with the presence of early age-related macular degeneration.

Normally used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood, fenofibrate may have some potential as a preventative agent to prevent

Decreased oxygen in the local environment is shown to be essential for the normal function of meibomian glands.

In patients with obstructive sleep apnea and normal intraocular pressures, imaging of the optic nerve showed some changes associated with

The eyes do not seem to be a preferred site of entry or infection of the novel SARS-CoV2 virus.

Eye doctors are more at risk for coronavirus infection. Here are some measures that can be done to ameliorate that

There were no differences between the two techniques in terms of best corrected visual acuity, refractive astigmatism, and endothelial cell

A large retrospective study seeks to analyze if there is evidence for the current practices opined by ophthalmologists.

It may be advisable to do surgery at a later age and use a 3-piece intraocular lens.

Patients with glaucoma who are afraid of having falls may also have decreased quality of life.