As microRNA biology has been implicated in everything from the development of cancer to virus infections, a new tool developed by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai holds tremendous potential to develop new therapies that involve…
Neural stimulation offers treatment for ‘dry eye’
Scientists have developed a device that electronically stimulates tear production, which will offer hope to sufferers of dry eye syndrome, one of the most common eye diseases in the world.
Use of anti-VEGFs in ROP still a concern for organogenesis, neurodevelopment
There may be a rationale for using anti-VEGFs in cases of severe retinopathy of prematurity to prevent neovascularization, but concerns exist about the possible detrimental effects of VEGF suppression on the organogenesis and neurodevelopment of preter…
Standard testing, electrophysiology can work together for early glaucoma detection
In recent years, the approach to glaucoma care has begun to change. Earlier detection is enabling earlier treatment, resulting in greatly improved outcomes. There are many medical and surgical options available to treat glaucoma, but catching the disea…
Suture-guided technique may eliminate intraoperative risk during CTR insertion
Using a suture-guided technique to insert a capsular tension ring into the capsular bag may lessen the potential for intraoperative complications such as capsule entanglement or iatrogenic zonular dialysis, according to a study.A capsular tension ring …
Ten ways to avoid ophthalmic career senescence
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”– Betty Friedan