News tagged with dry eye syndrome


Ocular complications common after pediatric HSCT

(HealthDay)—For pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), complications are common, but are generally mild and self-limiting, according to a study published online Feb. ...

Ophthalmology created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FDA warns about misleading advertising for some laser eye surgeries

(HealthDay)—Five U.S. eye care providers have been warned to stop misleading advertising about the special lasers used in vision correction procedures such as LASIK, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Ophthalmology created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New discovery makes early diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome a reality for the first time

(Medical Xpress)—Patients suffering from the painful autoimmune disease, Sjogren's Syndrome, will soon be able to be properly diagnosed much earlier, thanks to the discovery of novel antibodies by researchers at the University ...

Immunology created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers

Researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye ...

Ophthalmology created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Raising awareness about Sjogren's syndrome

Oakland, Calif., physician Sarah Schafer is a trim woman with robust color in her cheeks, bright blue eyes and a pleasant smile. She is the outward picture of health - an image that doesn't begin to tell the inside story.

Other created Oct 14, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0