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VISUAL ACUITY AND EYE MOVEMENTS

VISUAL ACUITY AND EYE MOVEMENTS

November 8, 2022

Researchers at the University of Rochester have now shown that small eye movements are equally important in visual acuity. Thus, the old truth that movement is life, gets a new confirmation.“We see because our eyes are always moving.”

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STENTS IN THE EYE: It’s like Blackberry vs iPhone  (part 1)

STENTS IN THE EYE: It’s like Blackberry vs iPhone  (part 1)

November 8, 2022

The recent breakthrough in glaucoma treatment is named Cypass Micro-Stent Surgery, that passed many studies to prove its effectiveness. What about our expectations from iStent, you might ask. iStent vs Cypass is like a Blackberry vs the iPhone!

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AUTOIMMUNE SENSATION - GLAUCOMA AS IT IS

AUTOIMMUNE SENSATION – GLAUCOMA AS IT IS

November 8, 2022

Glaucoma is founded on an immunological breakdown – this is the conclusion reached by a group of scientists in Nature Communications, which is based on spotted T-cells in the retinas of glaucoma patients. Is that right, let's find out!

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GLAUCOMA AS IT IS: WHAT IF THERE’S NO DAMAGE YET?

GLAUCOMA AS IT IS: WHAT IF THERE’S NO DAMAGE YET?

November 8, 2022

Even if nothing hurts, it is not a reason of ignoring a visit to an ophthalmologist. The saying "The sooner you identify it, the better the outcome" applies to one of the insidious diseases Glaucoma – neuropathy of the optic nerve that results in atrophy and fiber loss.

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WHEN MUSIC BECOMES TORTURE FOR THE EYES

WHEN MUSIC BECOMES TORTURE FOR THE EYES

November 2, 2022

One percent of the world's population is very sensitive to some sounds and cannot stand them. Nystagmus, or uncontrollable high-frequency eye movements in response to a sound vibrating in a particular key, is a symptom of the congenital Tullio phenomenon and can result in nausea, loss of balance, dizziness, and visual impairment.

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THE MILLION DOLLAR TREATMENT (part 2)

THE MILLION DOLLAR TREATMENT (part 2)

November 1, 2022

Lipiflow is an FDA-approved innovative dry eye treatments that massages and opens the ducts the meibomian glands. It is a 12-15 minute treatment and you will notice the results after your first session. However, you will be able to see the true results of the Lipiflow treatment when the oil production improves and eye's tear film is restored over the days.

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Allergies and Artificial Tears (part 2)

Allergies and Artificial Tears (part 2)

November 1, 2022

A lot of people run to buy over the counter eye drops if they experience burning, itching and redness of the eyes during the allergy season. Unfortunately, store-bought drops only cover the symptoms up temporarily, rather than stopping it where it originates.

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THE FOUR OF US – YOU, ME, DISEASE, AND INSURANCE

THE FOUR OF US – YOU, ME, DISEASE, AND INSURANCE

October 31, 2022

To find consensus in a difficult task between the patient, disease, doctor, and insurance company. What stands in the way of successful treatment of patients with dry eye by using such high technologies as BlephEx and LipiFlow? Review of the paradox in the pathophysiology of the dry eye mechanism and all known methods of treating. 

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GLAUCOMA: IS IT DANGEROUS TO PLAY BRASS INSTRUMENTS?

GLAUCOMA: IS IT DANGEROUS TO PLAY BRASS INSTRUMENTS?

October 30, 2022

Measurements of the intraocular pressure of musicians before and after playing were made, according to an interesting article in the Journal of Glaucoma. Here you can read about evident outcomes and conclusions.

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REVOLUTIONARY CONTACT LENSES FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRAUMA

REVOLUTIONARY CONTACT LENSES FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRAUMA

October 30, 2022

Lenses that do not require surgery – a unique method discovered by Australian scientists. The advantages of these scleral lenses are in special cover cells with healing
properties. They make the new lenses in a few hours and are compatible with
various injuries, including chronic ones.

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