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How Steroids Affect Your Eyes
Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of testosterone in the body. They are often used by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance performance and increase muscle mass, but long-term use of anabolic steroids can cause a number of…
Effect of Birth Control of Vision
Birth control is a widely used method of preventing pregnancy, but like all medications, it can have side effects. One of the potential side effects of birth control is visual disturbances, which can include a variety of symptoms related to…
Advantages and Disadvantages of IOL Implantation
Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a surgical procedure in which a lens is implanted inside the eye to replace the natural lens. IOL implantation is usually performed to correct vision problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, or to replace…
What Are Risks of Wearing Fake Eyelashes?
Fake eyelashes or falsies are synthetic, temporary and false hairs adhered onto a strip to be pasted on the lash line with temporary glue for cosmetic purpose of embellishing the eyes. Similar to these are eyelash extensions, glued, generally by…
OcuCell Partners with Georgia Eye Bank for Funding
OcuCell, a provider of ocular cell therapy, has announced funding from the Georgia Eye Bank. Established in 1961, the Georgia Eye Bank has contributed over 60,000 corneas for transplantation, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing vision and enriching lives through the…
Simple Eye Test Could Diagnose Autism in Children
Females are frequently underdiagnosed on the autism spectrum because they tend to conceal their symptoms more effectively than males. A potential explanation lies in a simple eye examination. New research conducted by the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and…
What Is Cortical Blindness and Is There a Cure?
What Is Cortical Blindness? Cortical blindness, also known as cortical vision impairment (CVI), is a rare but complex form of visual impairment characterized by the inability to perceive visual information, even though the eyes themselves are healthy. Unlike other visual…
VSY Biotechnology Announces 2023 OSA Winners
VSY Biotechnology GmbH, a global leader in ophthalmic innovation and research, announced the winners of the Ophthalmology Star Awards (OSA) at the Satellite Symposium at the ESCRS 2023 in Vienna. The traditional Ophthalmology Star Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding contributions to…
The Eyes Tell the Tale: Testing for Long COVID
A standardized eye exam may soon help diagnose long COVID syndrome or post-COVID, as researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have found a clear link between the disease and specific changes in eye blood vessels. Between 10% and…
Neurophth’s ADOA Candidate Drug Gets Australian Approval
Neurophth Therapeutics announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted registration and approval for its candidate drug, NFS-05, for clinical trials aimed at addressing autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA). According to a company news release, ADOA is an…