Fungal keratitis prevalence twice as high in rural versus nonrural areas
Fungal keratitis prevalence appears to be twice as high in rural versus nonrural areas, according to a research letter published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Keratitis
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Don't risk the health of your eyes this summer—how to correctly choose sunglasses and avoid swimming pool infections
At this time of year many of us are enjoying or about to enjoy holidays—day trips, the beach, the mountains, a change of scene.
Aug 10, 2023
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Oral probiotic shows promise for treating dry eye disease in mouse study
In a study by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine, oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in an animal model. The findings were presented ...
Jun 18, 2023
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A dangerous eye infection from tainted eye drops, months before the CDC's warning
In February 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned people against using EzriCare eye drops because bottles of the product had been linked to drug-resistant bacterial infections causing vision ...
May 11, 2023
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Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, including how to potentially prevent them
A new study on herpes infections of the eye from University of Illinois Chicago researchers helps shed light on the question of viral reinfections by identifying a key protein involved in viral reinfections that could be ...
May 1, 2023
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Water-free cyclosporine eye drop, 0.1 percent, effective for dry eye
A water-free cyclosporine solution is effective for treating moderate-to-severe dry eye disease (DED), according to a study published online April 6 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Apr 10, 2023
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Causes, symptoms and treatments for dry eyes
Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated.
Mar 3, 2023
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See clearly with these tips for safely using eye drops
Following a link to bacterial infections, the CDC and FDA advised against using EzriCare Artificial Tears in early 2023. The bacteria in question, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a common cause of corneal ulcers, said Kevin Mundy, ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Beezin': The dangerous TikTok trend involving Burt's Bees
Using Burt's Bees to get buzzed? Bad idea.
Mar 2, 2023
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Team develops extracellular matrix-based sticky sealants for corneal tissue reconstruction
Contact lenses are a popular vision correction option used by about 10% of the population in Korea—roughly 5 to 6 million people—according to statistics from the Korean Ophthalmological Society. A common contact lens care ...
Jan 30, 2023
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