MONDAY, Sept. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many folks are needlessly suffering from dry eyes, a new study says. More than half of people in the U.S. and Europe struggle with dry eyes, in which their eyes fail to produce enough tears to keep them lubricated, researchers reported today atContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Instead of searching for reading glasses, could middle-aged folks and seniors soon find themselves rummaging around for a misplaced eye dropper? Special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping with age-relatedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Same-day cataract surgery on both eyes can be safe, effective and practical, according to a pair of new studies. Cataract surgery typically is performed on one eye then the other, with procedures scheduled weeks or months apart. But getting surgery done on bothContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer. Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved implant appears to slow vision loss from a rare and previously untreatable eye disease, researchers report. The eye implant, called ENCELTO, gradually releases proteins that protect light-sensing nerve cells against macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2, researchers recently reported in theContinue Reading
Trials show once-daily drops are safe and effectiveContinue Reading
Tryptyr works by stimulating corneal sensory nerves to increase natural tear productionContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cataract surgery is one of the most foolproof procedures in medicine, with a success rate as high as 95%. Nevertheless, many seniors don’t get cataract surgery because they fear losing their sight, researchers reported recently in The Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology. More thanContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Newfangled eyedrops for dogs might be better at helping them fight off infections, a new study says. Eyedrops containing hyaluronic acid helped antibiotics better coat the eyes of healthy dogs, compared to traditional eyedrop formulations, researchers recently reported in the journal Veterinary Ophthalmology.Continue Reading
Recall issued in response to reports of toxic anterior segment syndromeContinue Reading