The Eye Care Blog

A meta-analysis published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews reveals that combining occlusion and refractive correction with near activities may be more effective than occlusion. The authors of the study, Kate Shotton and Sue Elliot randomized controlled trials, evaluating the efficacy of different methods for treating strabismic amblyopia among patients of all ages.

Indian researchers at the St. Johns Medical College Hospital in Bangalore, find that Optic nerve sheath decompression can be used as a solution to maintain or even improve vision in the patients of diopathic intracranial hypertension and cerebral venous thrombosis. The team led by Dr. SuneethaNithyanandam , come to the decision after a 3 […]

Removal of the extensive peripapillary choroidal neovascularization associated with presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome can be proved good in the long run. Arghavan Almony, who completed the study along with other researchers comes to the conclusion that evaluated long-term visual outcomes after performing pars plana vitrectomy and surgically removing extensive peripapillary choroidal neovascularization associated with presumed […]

As tips to avoid eye infections, the doctors in Baharin, strongly suggested to avoid use of public swimming pools as they are a very common source to spread eye infections like eye flu or conjunctivitis. Also, they advise not to share the same face towels or flannels with the patients of the infected diseases.

Dr. Rodriguez , a surgeon in Spain, today speaks about an IntraLase Femtosecond laser that can cure Femtosecond laser-related complications, thus offering a major breakthrough in the field of cataract surgery The study, if successful, can solve various surgical and related problems, sources said. There are various complications like horizontal and vertical gas […]

Lasik Surgery (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most advanced eye surgery. According to Golfer Tiger Woods “It is a life changing”. NASA is now allowing astronauts to undergo this procedure, and in the U.S. military, nearly 112,500 personnel, have undergone this surgery, including pilots.

LASIK treatment, like any other surgery, can in rare cases cause some complications. Since its invention in 1988 in the US, LASIK surgery is widely known, used and accepted worldwide as it rarely brings serious problems. Selecting a reputable eye surgeon is the single best thing you can do to ensure successful outcome of your […]

Readers, if you are thinking of cataract surgery, please read the story. A 69 year old lady complains reduced vision after 2 years of the cataract surgery. Initially, she was sent to the retinal evaluation, but after all the necessary treatment, her condition did not improve. She was sent for a neuro-ophthalmic exam to […]

Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is painless surgery, but it has few complications. These few complications include vitreoretinal complications and anterior segment complications.

Kathy Coffman was diagnosed with glaucoma in her 20’s. Medicine stopped working for her. But now , she visualizes a bright future for her. Thanks to Canaloplasty, she has experienced an improved vision.