The prevalence of myopia, one of the most common eye disorders across the world, has alarmingly increased over the years, starting at younger ages than ever before. A systematic review and meta-analysis recently published in Ophthalmology estimated tha…
NEW ORLEANS —At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Thomas “TJ” John, MD, discusses a study showing corneal nerve regeneration and improved symptoms in moderate to severe dry eye patients through the use of cryopreserved amniotic membrane.
In recent years, diabetes and age-related macular degeneration have been increasingly described as emerging epidemics that will affect millions of subjects throughout the world. Today, we have to address a condition that will dramatically influence society and health care systems.Myopia is also reaching epidemic dimensions. In East Asia, its prevalence has moved from 10% to 20% during the middle of last century to 90% today among teenagers and young adults. South Korea probably holds the record with 96% prevalence. Europe and the United States have also doubled the prevalence of (Read more...)
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#eyebuydirect–EyeBuyDirect becomes first ecommerce optical brand to offer Eyezen Glasses to relieve digital eye strain.
NOVATO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ClassofZenni–Zenni Optical today announced Class of Zenni, its giveaway of $1 million in glasses to 2016 graduates. Visit www.zennioptical.com/class-of-zenni for more information.
At Hawaiian Eye, Jack T. Holladay, MD, MSEE, FACS, shares advice on managing residual astigmatism with toric IOLs.