IPL has been shown to be effective for MGD and to reduce eye inflammation, although a nuanced approach has yet to be defined in patients.
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Teprotumumab use for chronic thyroid eye disease
The monoclonal antibody teprotumumab has been shown to be effective in chronic thyroid eye disease, reducing double vision and proptosis.
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Using red light to control myopia progression in children
This study shows that in children with myopia and aged 8 to 13 years old, red light therapy can be a safe and effective new alternative treatment for myopia control.
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Oral Lutein Supplement Increases Lutein in the Eyes
Most of us think that cataracts are a natural consequence of aging. But what if there is a way to prevent cataract formation, or at least delay its onset? This study has shown that lutein from oral supplementation can go to the eye.
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Using widefield OCT angiography to predict vitreous hemorrhage in diabetic retinopathy
With this new modality, a greater view of the retina is available.
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The utility of Meibomian gland dropout in diagnosing dry eye disease
Meibomian gland dropout can differentiate, in contact lens-wearers, those who have dry eye disease.
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The connection between the health of your nails and your eyes
Nailfold and retinal microcirculation have been showed to linked in this study of healthy subjects.
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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.
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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to early optic nerve damage
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea and normal intraocular pressures, imaging of the optic nerve showed some changes associated with
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What is the best surgery for moderately complex retinal detachment?
A large retrospective study seeks to analyze if there is evidence for the current practices opined by ophthalmologists.
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