Neuroscience
Headaches tied to higher risk for dry eye disease
Headaches may increase the risk for dry eye disease (DED), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct. 19 in the Annals of Medicine.
Nov 17, 2022
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Ophthalmology
A reliable, valid, and non-invasive app to assess dry eye disease
Early diagnosis and timely treatment are extremely important to manage dry eye disease (DED), a common condition exacerbated by the increased use of digital devices. But the current method of diagnosis is invasive, and its ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Medical research
Noninvasive technique collects sufficient tear fluid to look for biomarkers of health and disease
The protective outer layer of our eyes, called the tear film, contains thousands of proteins, which provide clues about wellness and disease, and scientists have fine-tuned what they say is a non-invasive and efficient way ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Medications
Promising new treatment for dry eye disease
The University of Manchester, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Link Biologics Limited today announced that promising preclinical data on the treatment of dry eye disease using a novel protein biological drug, ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Face masks, digital screens and winter weather are a triple threat for dry eyes
How do your eyes feel right now? Whether you're sitting at home or in the office, you're likely reading this on a digital device, and your eyes may be hot, scratchy, tired and dry. If so, you may be part of a new phenomenon ...
Dec 17, 2021
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Ophthalmology
New technology leads successful clinical trial to treat dry eye disease
Several studies conducted over the last decade have concluded that dry eye disease (DED) affects up to 50% of the U.S. population, creating a liability for the nation's health care system that is estimated to exceed $50 billion ...
Sep 28, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Eye care is key when you're working from home
If you're one of the many people who've switched to working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to take care of your eyes, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says.
Mar 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision
Patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new study reports. The findings showed that patients with the condition reported negative effects on visual ...
Mar 11, 2021
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Ophthalmology
New hope for better treatments against macular degeneration
A number of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive eye disease, are under development. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in older people.
Feb 22, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Increased screen time during the pandemic sends more people to the eye doctor
Over the past six months, Martha Trundle-Selby, 33, has primarily worn glasses despite preferring contact lenses.
Oct 6, 2020
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