November 2025

Kolkata Sees Conjunctivitis Surge Amid Temperature Fluctuations The City of Joy is currently grappling with an unwelcome guest—a sharp and widespread surge in conjunctivitis cases. As Kolkata experiences a period of erratic weather, swinging between intense humidity and sudden downpours, its residents are facing the itchy, watery, and painful consequences. Clinics and hospitals are reporting […]

Protect Your Vision: Essential Eye Care for Diabetes Patients Living with diabetes requires constant attention—monitoring blood sugar, mindful eating, and staying active. But there’s one critical aspect of health that can sometimes be overlooked: your eyes. For the millions of Americans with diabetes, routine eye care is not just a recommendation; it’s a vital component

Uncovering Hidden Risks for Undiagnosed Eye Disease in Seniors As we age, our vision naturally becomes a greater focus of our health and well-being. For seniors, maintaining clear eyesight is crucial for independence, safety, and quality of life. However, a silent epidemic of undiagnosed eye disease is lurking within the senior population, with recent studies

Defocus Contact Lenses Improve Vision in Small-Angle Exotropia For individuals living with small-angle exotropia, the world can often appear visually disjointed. This condition, characterized by a slight outward turning of one eye, may not always be visibly obvious to others, but its impact on depth perception and visual comfort is very real. Traditional management has

Eli Lilly Expands Gene Therapy Pipeline Through Strategic Acquisitions The race to dominate the next frontier of medicine is intensifying, and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is making a powerful statement. In a strategic move to solidify its position in the burgeoning field of genetic medicine, Lilly has significantly expanded its gene therapy portfolio through two

Woman’s Eye Problem Reveals Shocking Kidney Failure Diagnosis A routine visit to the eye doctor is something most of us schedule for a new glasses prescription or to address minor irritation. For one woman, however, a seemingly simple eye appointment turned into a life-altering event, uncovering a silent and deadly threat lurking within her body.

Syria Hosts Major 2025 Ophthalmology Conference for Academia In a powerful testament to the resilience of its scientific community, Syria is poised to welcome a distinguished assembly of medical minds. The nation is set to host a major international ophthalmology conference in 2025, a significant event dedicated to advancing academic knowledge and clinical practices in

Nurse’s Vision Saved by Colleagues After Bungee Accident It was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy that turned into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. For one NewYork-Presbyterian nurse, a simple act of securing a mattress to a car roof with a bungee cord became a life-altering event, one that nearly cost her

Combat Delhi’s Winter Dry Eye Epidemic with 6 Expert Tips As the winter chill tightens its grip on the National Capital Region (NCR), a silent and uncomfortable epidemic is on the rise, one that has Delhi doctors issuing urgent warnings. It’s not the common cold or the flu, but a pervasive condition affecting the eyes:

Kolkata Gripped by Widespread Conjunctivitis Outbreak The City of Joy is currently battling a relentless wave of conjunctivitis, with hospitals and clinics across Kolkata reporting an unprecedented surge in cases. What began as a trickle has now turned into a deluge, as thousands of residents find themselves grappling with the uncomfortable and highly contagious eye