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Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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Low doses of the eyedrops ophthalmologists use to dilate your pupils during an eye exam are not able to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, a new clinical trial has found.
Atropine eyedrops at a concentration of 0.01% did not outperform placebo ...
Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Cases of vision loss and deaths are mounting in an investigation into eye drops contaminated with a rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria.
Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.
In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their eyedrops from the market.
The...
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.
Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...
CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.
Exercise Might Help Relieve 'Dry Eye'
- February 7, 2022
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Got dry, itchy eyes?
Working out might help, a new study suggests.
"Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study aimed to determi...
Scientists Create Human Tear Glands That Cry in the Lab
- March 16, 2021
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Dutch scientists report they have grown miniature tear glands that actually cry.
They say these organoids -- tiny 3D-structures that mimic the function of actual human organs -- could lead to new treatments for dry eye disease and other tear gland disorders.
"And h...
How to Relieve Dry, Irritated Eyes
- Len Canter
- August 15, 2019
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Do all the ads for dry eye relief have you thinking you could have this condition? If you've ever felt like you had a grain of sand in your eye when nowhere close to the beach, you could be experiencing dry eye.
Exactly what is dry eye? Simply put, it's when you aren...
How to Prevent and Treat Eye Allergies
- Len Canter
- January 31, 2019
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When it comes to allergies, allergic rhinitis with its congested, itchy nose gets a lot of attention. But for some, allergic conjunctivitis with itchy, watery eyes is the greater nuisance. You might even have both reactions.
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflamma...