The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue
Ultra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Corneal Diseases
MeSH tree: C11.204
Azithromycin: How to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children
Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Is stress worsening your dry eye?
Long work hours, little sleep, a full inbox; balancing work and a social life: Stress can pile up and have notable physical effects on the body, including the eyes. Ocular symptoms such as burning, redness, irritation, watery ...
May 29, 2024
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How collagen works in medical treatment
Scientists at the NMI have unraveled the mode of action of collagen crosslinking in the treatment of corneal defects and the results open up new opportunities for the use of collagen in medicine.
Apr 19, 2024
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Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
A chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Apr 12, 2024
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Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint, but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death
When you think of eye infections, what comes to mind? Puffy, swollen bruised feeling eyelids that get glued together with gunk overnight? That feeling of having grit in your eye that can't be cleaned away? Eye infections ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye
A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster. A study outlining ...
Mar 21, 2024
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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.
Feb 23, 2024
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Neglected tropical diseases persist in the world's poorest places: Four reads about hurdles and progress
It's sobering to reflect that "neglected tropical diseases" are referred to as "neglected" because they persist in the poorest, most marginalized communities even after being wiped out in more developed parts of the world.
Jan 29, 2024
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Study indicates a potential treatment for corneal endothelial disease, reducing the need for corneal transplants
Findings from a study in The American Journal of Pathology reveal that administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH) promotes corneal healing and restores normal eye function to an otherwise ...
Jan 2, 2024
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