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Former eye surgeon tests new way to treat shingles of the eye for a year. Here's what she found out.
There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new ...
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Her new study shows that a low-cost antiviral reduced the risk of eye disease
She knew immediately what it was: shingles. At the time, in 2008, Cohen was director of the Cornea Service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. During her three decades there operating on ...
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After shingles damaged her vision, this former eye surgeon looked for a way to keep it from happening to others
She knew immediately what it was: shingles. At the time, in 2008, Cohen was director of the Cornea Service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. During her three decades there operating on ...
Pharmacist's red flag warning on 'dormant' serious health condition affecting one in three adults
Many Brits could be unknowingly teetering on the brink of serious health issues, as a leading expert warns that if left ...
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Long-Term Relief: Low-dose Antiviral Therapy Eases Eye Disease and Shingles Pain
Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment opens doors for treating shingles in the eye. Will antiviral drug valacyclovir (Valtrex) be a game changer for eye disease? Long-term, low-dose antiviral ...
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Long-term low-dose antiviral treatment reduces eye disease risk from shingles
Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces the risk for potentially vision-damaging bouts of inflammation and infection, as well as pain, which occur when shingles affects the eye ...
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Medical Minute: Shingles Eye Treatment
Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new treatment plan that might help. Friday, October 25th 2024, 12:11 pm By: News 9 ...