World's first eye transplant was a giant leap forward—but vision remains elusive
Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable.
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
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People of lower socioeconomic status less likely to receive cataract surgery in private clinics, research shows
Despite increased funding for cataract surgeries to private, for-profit clinics, access to surgery fell 9% for lower-income people, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Aug 26, 2024
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Q&A: Olympic vision: Strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed "pommel horse guy" by the internet, is capturing hearts not just for his bronze-winning talent, but also for his eyeglasses.
Aug 6, 2024
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Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins
Surgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser procedures—are generally quite safe, some people experience pain long afterward. In a study ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Using snail mail to prioritize cataract surgery waiting lists
A new study led by researchers from City, University of London and the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has explored a novel low-tech approach to prioritize patients on cataract surgery waiting lists.
Jun 12, 2024
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Unnecessary cataract surgery? Some do it to improve their eyesight, but it's not without risk
Judy is an accomplished consultant who regularly travels for business meetings. She came to see me because she was finding her contact lenses uncomfortable and wanted to explore other options—notably surgical alternatives.
Jan 22, 2024
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New drug may be effective for contact lens infection
The combination of polihexanide (PHMB) and propamidine is safe and effective for treating the rare sight-threatening eye infection Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), according to a study recently published in Ophthalmology.
Dec 9, 2023
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Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It's a step toward one day restoring sight
Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant—although it's far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.
Nov 12, 2023
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Study reveals untapped potential to increase eye donations needed for sight-restoring surgeries
A new study has found there is significant scope to increase the number of eye donations from patients cared for in hospice and palliative care settings—donations which are desperately needed for sight-restoring surgeries.
Nov 2, 2023
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Staring at screens can cause eye strain. Here's tips to prevent that
Millions of people spend hours looking at screens every day, straining their eyes.
Oct 30, 2023
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