Many patients with ocular surface disease have sought relief at their hometown pharmacies with long-proven, branded lubricants. Competitors entered the field with value-sizing and preservative-free options, which was disrupted in 2023 when the FDA recalled several over-the-counter eye drops due to risk for infection, a never-before-heard-of event. This prompted consumers into eye care offices with concerns.

BLOG: Growing number of dry eye patients will benefit from ongoing treatment innovation

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OTC nasal sprays, such as saline and gel-based options, may reduce the duration of upper respiratory infections and lower the need for antibiotics, a new study shows. In the study of nearly 14,000 adults, those using nasal sprays recovered faster and missed fewer workdays compared to those who didn't use the sprays.

OTC Nasal Sprays May Help Cut Antibiotic Use for Upper Respiratory Infections

Woman's World

Menopause can make blurred vision and swollen eyes more likely

Wake up To Puffy Eyes or Eye Crust? It’s Likely ‘Morning Eyes’, and Here’s What Can Help

Dry eyes can be more than a simple nuisance. Left untreated, they can affect your vision and your quality of life. Finding a top-rated specialist is key to ensuring you get the right treatment. But how do you find the best dry eye specialists near you? This guide will walk...

Find the Best Dry Eye Specialists Near You

In today’s fast-paced world, where screens dominate our waking hours and stress levels can soar, taking care of our eyes is more crucial than ever. Enter the humble yet transformative eye compressor—a soothing remedy that offers relief and rejuvenation to tired, strained eyes. Whether it’s from hours spent in front of a computer, seasonal allergies, or just the wear and tear of daily life, eye compressors provide a therapeutic escape. From reducing puffiness and dark circles to easing dryness and promoting relaxation, these simple devices promise a moment of calm amidst the chaos, revitalizing not just our eyes but our overall well-being.

The Complete Guide To Using Eye Compressors For Eye Care

Chase Ludwig, MD, speaks about the effect of vitrectomy on the progression of age-related macular degeneration. At the annual ASRS meeting, Chase Ludwig, MD, MS, shared an overview of his presentation which focused on the impact of vitrectomy surgery on progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Here, he speaks to the Eye Care Network during the conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

ASRS 2024: Real-world impact of vitrectomy surgery on age-related macular degeneration

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Castor oil is not an effective treatment for cataracts and may harm your eyes. Surgery, is often one of the only effective and evidence-based ways to treat cataracts.

Can Castor Oil Help with Cataracts?

It’s important to communicate with the patient’s comanaging doctors to adjust necessary medications. There are four direct oral anticoagulants approved for atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism: apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), edoxaban (Savaysa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto). Click image to enlarge. The body is an interconnected system and, as clinicians...

Some Blood Thinners May Increase Conversion to Wet AMD

Adding a service to your practice can be scaled to your liking. Dry eye can have debilitating effects on a patient’s vision and their life, depending on how bad the anterior segment problem gets. As optometrists, we can and should be on the front lines of providing not only vision exams and correction but also vision care. It is emotionally rewarding as well as beneficial for the practice and patients.

A beginner’s guide to dry eye treatment integration

Unfortunately, vision loss is more widespread than you may think. The World Health Organization states that at least 2.2 billion people across the globe have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these cases, the vision impairment was preventable or has not yet been addressed.

10 Simple Ways You Can Support Your Eye Health Every Day

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients living with the disease, and their families. Among those, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance to use intranasal foralumab in its first patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease under the FDA’s expanded access investigational new drug program.

FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient

Medtronic has recalled a nerve monitoring system linked to 10 injuries, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The devices are staying on the market but Medtronic warned that no tone may trigger when the device is on a nerve, which could lead to injuries including nerve damage. Medtronic is...

Medtronic recalls nerve monitoring system linked to 10 injuries

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Sanford, FL

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Ocular Therapeutix obtained FDA support to use the phase 3 SOL-R trial as the next step in the regulatory process for Axpaxli, according to a press release. The FDA agreed in a Type C written response that the SOL-R repeat dosing study is appropriate for investigation of the axitinib intravitreal implant in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration. The FDA determined that the trial is “adequate and well-controlled” and could support a potential new drug application, according to the release.

Ocular Therapeutix receives FDA nod for SOL-R registrational study of Axpaxli

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Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Houston Methodist researchers have discovered a more accurate and timely way to deliver life-saving drug therapies to the brain, laying the groundwork for more effective treatment of brain tumors and other neurological diseases. In a study published this month in Communications Biology, an open access journal from Nature Portfolio, investigators...

New Technique Enhances Targeted Brain Drug Delivery

Transcranial ultrasound as a valuable tool for patients with Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. Transcranial ultrasound may be a valuable tool for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in patients with parkinsonism, possibly sparing the use of expensive imaging techniques. Prospective studies with longer follow-up and head-to-head studies comparing transcranial ultrasound with other diagnostic modalities are needed to further assess its value.

What is the Value of Transcranial Ultrasound for Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease?

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Global dry eye by the numbers

The latest in market trends can offer insights into patient care. Did you know that according to a research firm, the global dry eye disease market...

Global dry eye by the numbers

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