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AI Algorithms Revolutionize Eye Care for Premature Infants in the NICU For the tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), every day is a critical battle. Among the many challenges they face, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) stands as a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. This complex eye disease, where abnormal blood vessels […]

Gas-Permeable Lenses Improve Outcomes After Congenital Glaucoma Surgery For parents of a child diagnosed with congenital glaucoma, the journey is often filled with anxiety and a relentless search for the best possible care. This rare but serious eye condition, present at birth or developing in early childhood, requires prompt surgical intervention to relieve the damaging

AI Eye Scans Detect Diabetes and Heart Disease Early For decades, the humble eye exam has been a window to our soul’s health, but a groundbreaking technological leap is now turning it into a crystal ball for our body’s overall well-being. The future of predictive medicine is here, and it’s happening through a simple, non-invasive

Understanding and Managing Dry Eye Syndrome Symptoms and Treatments Do you frequently experience a gritty, burning, or itchy sensation in your eyes? Do they often look red, feel tired, or become watery for no apparent reason? If so, you might be among the millions of people worldwide living with Dry Eye Syndrome. This common condition

7 Subtle Cataract Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore You’ve probably noticed a few changes in your vision as you’ve gotten older. Maybe you need more light to read, or it takes a moment longer to adjust to a dark room. Many of us dismiss these shifts as a normal, inevitable part of aging. But what if

Eye Surgeons Oppose Expanding Optometrist Surgical Procedures A significant debate is unfolding across Canada, pitting two essential eye care professions against each other. At the heart of the issue is a proposal to expand the scope of practice for optometrists, allowing them to perform certain minor surgical procedures. While optometrists argue this is a necessary

Adult Strabismus: Recognizing and Treating Crossed Eyes Early When we think of “crossed eyes” or strabismus, we often picture a young child. However, this condition is not confined to infancy. A significant number of adults live with strabismus, a visual disorder where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an

Protect Your Child From Digital Eye Strain and Headaches In today’s world, screens are an inescapable part of childhood. From online learning and homework to socializing and entertainment, our children’s eyes are glued to digital devices more than ever before. While this technology offers incredible opportunities, it also comes with a hidden cost to their

Decode Your Eye Prescription: A Pro’s Simple Guide You’ve just had your eye exam, and the optometrist hands you a small piece of paper filled with numbers, symbols, and abbreviations. It might as well be a secret code. For many, an eyeglass prescription is a confusing document that gets filed away and forgotten until it’s

Standard Chartered and Dr. Shroff’s Hospital Launch Vrindavan Eye Care Academy In a significant stride towards combating preventable blindness in India, Standard Chartered Bank and Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) have announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Eye Care Academy in the holy city of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. This landmark initiative is poised to