Eye and Ocular Health

Doctors try mimicking in utero conditions to prevent blindness

Cataracts, macular degeneration could lead to unsound lifestyle, study says

The FDA approved a new treatment to help cure bacterial conjunctivitis, or pink eye, with the approval of azithromycin ophthalmic solution 1% (AzaSite) from Inspire Pharmaceuticals.

The company involved in a voluntary recall of a contact lens solution said Tuesday it stands by its product, blaming improper handling of contact lenses for the eye infections that forced the product to be pulled from the shelves.

...for the spring allergy season comes an intranasal steroid spray, fluticasone furoate (Veramyst, GlaxoSmithKline), just approved by the Food & Drug Administration...

Nutrient-based treatments may prevent macular degeneration, studies say

A growing number of consumers are becoming concerned about maintaining healthy vision, especially as Baby Boomers encounter more age-related conditions and younger generations feel the effects of a technology-driven society.

Good general health and proper nutrition are very important for overall eye health. Age-related macular...

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