A new study demonstrates that handheld nanopore sequencers can rapidly identify eye infection pathogens using only a ...

A retinal tear is a rip in the layer of light-detecting cells at the back of your eye. It’s an emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated quickly.

A retinal tear occurs when the back lining of the eye gets a small hole or rip in it. This can lead to retinal detachment, a medical emergency in which the back layer of the eye becomes detached ...

All participants had their corneal curvature measured using the tests in the same order as each other and the tests were taken within 10 mins of each other to reduce fluctuations in tear film ...

They may be caused by trauma to the cornea, disease, a lack of tears, something foreign in the eye and ... and discharge from the eye. Treatment may require antibiotics, corneal repair drops, anti ...

When there’s inflammation in your tear glands, cornea, or conjunctiva (outermost layers of your eyes), your body may not make enough tears. Or your tears won't be made of the right mixture of ...

Retinal tear surgery and retinal detachment surgery are distinct medical procedures. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eyes. Your eye lens focuses light onto ...

Dr Jimit Chaudhary, an ophthalmologist, who performed the corneal repair said though sparrows are small, harmless birds, sharp ends of their feathers brushed Bharati’s eye and sliced the cornea.

Patients with only dry eye had less severe lid margin abnormalities and orifice plugging along with tear film instability ...

More information: Sarah N. Pimple et al, Human Breast Milk Enhances Cellular Proliferation in Cornea Wound Healing, Current ...

According to results, the DR group experienced more severe dry eye symptoms compared with controls, including lower tear secretion (6.98 ± 6.62 mm vs. 12.41 ± 6.37 mm; P = .002) and higher ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...