ophthalmology

New eyedrops could repair corneas, make glasses unnecessary

Posted in Science on 17th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller

This is a new concept for correcting refractory problems.

New noninvasive technique could be alternative to laser eye surgery

Posted in Science on 3rd Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller

A low-powered, ultrafast laser to alter biochemical and biomechanical tissue properties without causing cellular damage or tissue disruption

Scientists bring to life 'a sight for sore eyes'

Posted in Medicine on 7th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller

New inventions offer a new hope and a promise of being effective in preventing sight loss, contributing to better quality of life.

High-tech glasses can treat lazy eye

Posted in Medicine on 15th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

For the 2 to 3 percent of children with amblyopia, or lazy eye, treatment options arent great. This is the first new treatment for the condition in 50 years.

Eye drops could clear up cataracts using newly identified chemical

Posted in Medicine on 6th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

A chemical that could potentially be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts, the leading cause of blindness, has been identified by a team of scientists.