Ocular autoimmune disease involves the immune system attacking the tissues of the eye. These diseases typically manifest through an autoantibody response targeting the retina, uvea, vitreous, and ...
Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others).
In June 2024, a canalicular gel device (Lacrifill, Nordic Pharma) was introduced to the US market, and a recent study has ...
It happens when a parasite that can be found in water invades the eye, damaging the cornea, causing severe pain and ...
“We refer them over (to their doctor) when we do diagnose diabetes.” Dr. Kevin Peterson (Submitted photo) While eye damage from DR can’t be reversed, new treatments are becoming available that can ...
These are known as disease-modifying treatments. One of these, lecanemab, has been licensed for private use. Other medications are under review to see if they could be prescribed to people in the very ...
GP Alice Fitzgibbon covers a common condition many people will have heard of – shingles. Shingles is an infection that causes ...
Some experts will tell you that the human eye can see between 30 and 60 frames per second. Some maintain that the human eye may be able to see much more than that although more research is needed.
While you’ll still be able to see from the sides of your eye, wet AMD may make it harder to do everyday tasks like driving, cooking, and reading. There are a couple of types of treatments that ...
There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles ...