Category: Ophthalmology
Scientists Create Viable Eye Tissue with 3D Bioprinting Technology
Three-dimensional (3D) printing also known as additive manufacturing is a technique that uses 3D printing to create organs, tissues, and biological components that mimic natural tissue architecture. Major advancements …
A List of the Most Common Eye Diseases and Disorders That Ophthalmologists See Day to Day
The most common eye conditions are diabetes-related retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. Apart from these, there are also refractive eye disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and …Presbyopia Treatment: Eye Drops That Can Help Us Get Rid of Reading Glasses
Presbyopia is a common eye defect in people aged 40 and above. It is characterized by the inability of the eye’s lens to change its shape to allow for …A $15 Red Light Flashlight Could Help Improve Eyesight in Those Over 40
Decreased vision is one of the markers of aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, there are currently about 12 million people over the …
Some Recovering Indian COVID-19 Patients Are Losing Their Eyes Due to a Fungal Infection
Doctors in India are concerned about the recurrence of a serious fungal infection that occurs in people who have been cured of or are recovering from Covid-19. Several people …Eylea Injections Slow Diabetic Retinopathy Progression Without Improving Vision
Key Findings The prophylactic administration of Eylea (aflibercept) injections over 2 years was associated with a reduced risk of developing vision-threatening complications seen in diabetes mellitus. Contrastingly, the prophylactic …
A Chinese Study Shows a Significant Increase in Myopia in Children After the First Lockdown
A recent study estimates that half of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, a logical consequence, says ophthalmologist Franck Earith. A Chinese study published Jan. 14 in …A Brain Implant May Be Used to Restore Basic Vision in the Blind
Newly designed brain implants are demonstrating the promising possibility of relieving blindness. Using brain implants to trigger the perception of vision is not an unfamiliar suggestion. For many years, …