Eye-disorders

Evaluating Primary Treatment Outcomes in Individuals Presenting With Advanced Glaucoma
Ophthalmology: The American Academy of Ophthalmology: Published: January, 2024Sight loss from glaucoma is often preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Reducing IOP is the only proven effective treatment for glaucoma. Better IOP control at an early stage reduces the risk of further progression. Primary treatment options for advanced gl...
Benefits and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Treating Patients with Dry Eye Disease
Contact Lens & Anterior Eye: Published November 2023Dry eye disease has public health and economic significance. Platelet-rich plasma is rich in anti-inflammatory agents and growth factors, both beneficial for ocular surface repair. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the benefits of platelet-rich plas...
Risks Associated With Topical Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Use in Patients with Glaucoma and Chronic Kidney Disease
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Published May, 2023Glaucoma is a disease characterized by progressive deterioration of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) defect with corresponding visual field changes.Globally, both the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and glaucoma are rising rapidly. These 2 diseases share a comm...
Diabetic Retinopathy and Dementia Association, Beyond Diabetes Severity
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Published on December, 2022In this study, the analysis of characteristics of patients with diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and their association with the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia revealed.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThe presence of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) for >5 years was significantl...
Recent Outbreak of Viral Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis and Management
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common causes of red-eye and affects patients of all ages and socioeconomic class. Viral conjunctivitis is responsible for the majority of infectious conjunctivitis, accounting for up to 75% of cases and is more prevalent in the summer.What is conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis, also known as "pink eye", is inflam...
Efficacy of Montelukast in preventing seasonal recurrence of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Children
TAKE-HOME MESSAGEVernal keratoconjunctivitis is a chronic, seasonally exacerbated, allergic inflammation of the eye.This prospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of montelukast in conjunction with typical topical therapies for treating pediatric vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Patients were evaluated for subjective improvement in...
COVID-19 infections associated with Eye Disorders and Headache
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology: TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study reviewed published literature regarding the ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19. Findings revealed that eye pain was caused by conjunctivitis, episcleritis, scleritis, and optic neuritis, and headache was the result of trigeminal nerve invasion and vascular effects. These mani...