River blindness eliminator drug moxidectin raise hope
A clinical trial is being launched in three African countries of a drug that could eliminate onchocerciasis, or river blindness, one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.
Eye stress - get rid off it in 7 moves
DO you feel your eyes burning after three- four hours stressful sessions working in front of your PC at office? Or do you feel the same entrapped in a messy traffic jam? You know why? Your eye is stressed. It has serious effects not only on your eye but your mental health. Here are some master strokes for you to get a respite.
Contact lens safety; a FDA reminder for public
People who are reluctant about following instructions regarding the proper use of contact lens are on the other way increasing the risk of even blindness.
Intrastromal ablation an advancement in lasik eye surgery
With the advent of intrastromal ablation technique lasik eye surgery finds a new dimension. It has added something like an insurance policy against the risks involved in any type of surgery. But with the development of femtosecond techniques and intrastromal ablation things are potent to be revolutionized. Moreover it will provide the patients to gofor it since it is safer than before.
600 eye fungus lawsuits silently managed by Bausch & Lomb for over $250 million
Contact lens and optical product maker Bausch & Lomb has quietly managed to settle nearly 600 fungal-infection lawsuits for $250 million plus. While dozens more individual claims yet to be resolved.
About eye allergy sufferers: A survey report of AAFA
A new survey conducted by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to help allergy sufferers better understand and manage the condition. Full article »
Visual reminder plus annual supply of contact lenses at a affordable cost
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., has launched , a new eye care program specially designed to help contact lens wearers.
Eye care tips regarding eye cosmetics and contact lenses
Don't be careless about using eye cosmetics and contact lenses, just because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors products for safety. As a consumer you also required to know how to be on the safe side and to help protect your eyes.
Ortho-k may help irredicate myopia or nearsightedness : claimed eye specialist
It won't be great if your nearsightedness could be cured while you are sleeping? the procedure that help irradicate myopia or nearsightedness is called orthokeratology, or ortho-k.
Beware, Blepharitis can injure your eye tissue
If you find your eye is swollen and red, sensitive to lights, and there is a feeling like something is there inside the eyes, vision is bit blurry, and difficult to open the eyes when you wake up in the morning, then you might be suffering from Belpharitis.
