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NinePoint’s NvisionVLE Receives Approval from FDA
NinePoint Medical made an announcement following the approval by the FDA for its NvisionVLE Imaging System to be marketed for imaging of esophageal tissue microstructure.
Inhibiting Enzymes in the Cell may Prevent Cancer Cell Division and Growth
According to researchers at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, blocking certain enzymes in the cell may prevent cancer cell division and growth.
Diagnostic Delays in Eye Cancer Among Minority and Uninsured Children Worsens Outlook
Children from racial and ethnic minority families who do not have private health insurance have to undergo a more invasive treatment.
Promising New Therapeutic Approach to Treat Lazy Eye Disorder
A research team has used the popular puzzle video game Tetris in an innovative approach to treat adult amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye".
Dove Advertisement is an Eye-opener to the Way Women Perceive Their Beauty
An impactful advert by skincare brand Dove, underlines the fact that women are highly self critical when they look at themselves and beauty may just lie in the eyes of the beholder.
Arthritis Drug May Help Provide Relief to Dry Eye Disease Patients
Dry eye disease is an ocular condition that causes discomfort, visual disturbance and potentially damaging ocular surface inflammation that impacts a person's quality of life to a good extent.
If You've Survived Cancer Then Keep An Eye Out For Cardiovascular Risks
Though many people survive their cancers, they end up dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Proper Monitoring and Provision of Analgesics to ICU Patients can Reduce Pain and Serious Adverse Events
A new study reveals that the amount of pain and number of serious adverse events can be reduced in intensive care unit (ICU) patients through monitoring pain and providing analgesics.
Can Men Read Women's Thoughts, Feelings and Emotions by Looking into Their Eyes?
A new study has pointed out that men may fall short in understanding women s emotions and feelings as portrayed in the eyes of women.
Doctors Restore Eyesight of a 26-year-old Acid Attack Victim
Hospital authorities said that doctors at a city hospital have been able to bring substantial improvement in the eyesight of a 26-year-old acid attack victim by performing a unique procedure.
Articles
Routine Eye Examination
A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient s eyes.
Foods that Gives You Sparkling Eyes
Food not only sustains us but the kind and quality of food determines the state of your health, which includes your eyes. Let us see which foods can bring a sparkle to your eyes!
Allergy Eye Drops
Eye allergies are treated with different types of drops such as lubricants, vasoconstrictors, antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, NSAIDs and corticosteroids.
Clear the Blur-Tips to Boost Your Eye-Q
Eye problems may present as blurry vision or simply a minor headache, but they can affect your life in more ways than one. Here's a comprehensive yet compact guide to boost your eye-Q.
Double Vision
Double vision or diplopia, a condition where two images are formed of an object instead of one, is a troublesome disorder that could interfere with daily activities.
LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK or Laser- Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is a popular surgical procedure performed by Eye Specialists to improve vision by correcting refractory errors.
Eye Twitching - Blepharospasm
Uncontrolled muscle twitching occurs in this condition, though benign it may need further investigation and sometimes an injection of Botox can cures it.
Laser Vision Correction Surgery
Techniques using laser allow faster recovery rates when compared to the older modalities. LASIK is the most popular and widely accepted vision surgery in our country.
Watery Eyes
Excess tearing may cause a sensation of watery eyes or result in tears falling down the cheek. Obstruction of tear drainage path can lead to stasis and is also a reason for watery eyes.
Dry Eye Symptom Evaluation
Dry eye may be due to a decrease in tear production, alteration of the tear consistency, or faster evaporation of the tears.
Eye Twitch Symptom Evaluation
Eye twitching is a consequence of an abnormal, involuntary, uncontrollable contraction or spasm of the eyelid muscles or muscles surrounding the eyes.
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Foods for Better Eye Health
Discover the foods that make for optimum eye health. Read on

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Quiz on Eye
The eyes are the most complex part of the body after the brain. To learn more about the eye, its functions and the diseases that affect the eye participate in this quiz.
Quiz on Eye (Advanced)
Multiple choice questions related to eye structure and common eye diseases
Quiz on LASIK Eye Surgery
Take this quiz to check your knowledge on the most sought after eye surgery that gives you vision without glasses!
Quiz On Eye Donation
Donating your eye after death can give vision to two potentially blind patients during their life. Take this quiz and test your knowledge on eye donation.
Quiz on Eye Disorders
The gift of sight is very valuable; therefore it is necessary to take good care of our eyes. Here is a quiz to check out your knowledge regarding conditions affecting the eyes.

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Interactive section of Medindia gives general information about Laser Eye Surgery
Health Reports
Tips to Reduce Computer Eye Strain
Do your eyes get tired and you suffer from headache while staring at the computer screen for long hours? Here are some tips to help you resolve this issue.
Eye Movements Aid in the Diagnosis of Neurological Disorder
A new low-cost method, which can detect neurological disorders by monitoring eye movements, has been developed by researchers.
New Practices In Glaucoma Diagnosis
Researchers are focusing on new approaches in diagnosing glaucoma by combining imaging and visual field data.
Television Viewing - A Major Cause of Obesity Among US Children
Television viewing is a cause of increased body fatness and reducing television viewing is a promising strategy for preventing childhood obesity.
More to the Hormones Than Meets the Eye
Women are attractive and more so during the peak fertile stage of the month. During this period, she looks appealing to men and is often rated attractive by them
World Sight Day 2009 - 'Gender and Eye Health'
World Sight Day, which falls on October 8th, 2009, seeks to be an eye-opener of sorts with its theme Gender and Eye Health to ensure gender equality in the access of eye care services.
Research 'Extraordinaire' To Restore Vision
UK scientists have discovered a treatment for blindness in mice by employing stem cell transplants
A Bird's Eye View of The Bird Flu Scare
It might not be the plague yet, but the bird or avian flu scare has acquired this nasty habit of sending a shiver down the spine.
Medications
Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Solution
Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Solution is an H1-receptor antagonist, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis....
Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine is an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, prescribed for short-term treatment of glaucoma....
Atropine Ophthalmic
Atropine Ophthalmic is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for inflammatory eye disorders....
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic is a tropane alkaloid, prescribed for dilatation of pupil. It is used to relieve pain caused by swelling and inflammation of the e...
Benoxinate
Benoxinate is a local anesthetic, used in ophthalmology to determine fluid pressure inside the eye and for fitting of contact lenses....
Bepotastine
Bepotastine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis....
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension is a quinolone antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis....
Betamethasone Ophthalmic
Betamethasone Ophthalmic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for eye inflammation....
Betaxolol Ophthalmic
Betaxolol Ophthalmic is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma....
Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension....
Brimonidine
Brimonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye...
Brinzolamide
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for increased eye pressure (glaucoma) condition. ...
Carbachol
Carbachol is a cholinergic agent/miotic, prescribed for glaucoma, and also used during ophthalmic surgery....
Carbenicillin
Carbenicillin is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections. ...
Carbinoxamine
Carbinoxamine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergy symptoms such as runny nose, watery/itchy eyes, rash, or hives....
Carteolol
Carteolol is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma. ...
Cefditoren
Cefditoren is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections....
Cefetamet
Cefetamet is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections....
Demecarium
Demecarium is a parasympathomimetic agent, prescribed for glaucoma....
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, prescribed for swelling, itching, redness and irritation of the eyes....
Dichlorphenamide
Dichlorphenamide is a sulfonamide and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma....
Dipivefrin Ophthalmic
Dipivefrin Ophthalmic is a prodrug of epinephrine, prescribed for glaucoma, a condition in which increased eye pressure can lead to gradual loss of visi...
Dorzolamide/Timolol
Dorzolamide/Timolol is prescribed for controlling eye pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma. It is a topical carbonic anhydrase in...
Echothiophate
Echothiophate is an acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma. The medication lowers the eye pressure....
Emedastine Difumarate Ophthalmic Solution
Emedastine Difumarate Ophthalmic Solution is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis....
Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution
Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution is an antihistamine, prescribed for itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis....
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Granules
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Granules is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections. ...
Flurbiprofen
Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA), prescribed for pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthri...
Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (eye infection that can cause blindness) in people who have ...
Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis, sinusitis, skin and skin structure ...
Gentamicin
Gentamicin is an antibiotic, prescribed for severe bacterial infections. ...
Gentamicin Ophthalmic
Gentamicin Ophthalmic is an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes....
Homatropine
Homatropine is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for dry cough along with hydrocodone. Homatropine ophthalmic is prescribed for eye ...
Hydrocortisone, Neomycin and Polymyxin
Hydrocortisone, Neomycin and Polymyxin contains two antibiotics and a corticosteroid, prescribed for ear, eye and skin infections. ...
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic
Idoxuridine Ophthalmic is an antiviral agent, prescribed for certain eye infections. ...
Ketorolac
Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), prescribed for short-term management of severe pain, usually after surgery tha...
Ketorolac Trometamol Ophthalmic
Ketorolac Trometamol Ophthalmic is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), prescribed for post operative eye inflammation and pain....
Ketotifen
Ketotifen is an antihistamine, prescribed for asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and other allergic conditions....
Latanoprost
Latanoprost is prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma and increased eye pressure, which can lead to a gradual loss of vision...
Levobunolol (Ophthalmic)
Levobunolol (Ophthalmic) is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma. ...
Levocabastine
Levocabastine is an antihistamine, prescribed for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis....
Lodoxamide Tromethamine
Lodoxamide Tromethamine is a mast cell stabilizer, prescribed for the treatment of redness, burning, itching, and swelling of the eyes....
Loteprednol
Loteprednol is a corticosteroid, prescribed for eye swelling caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions. It prevents the re...
Medrysone Liquifilm Opthalmic
Medrysone Liquifilm Opthalmic belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis....
Methazolamide
Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for certain types of glaucoma, either alone or with other medications. It reduces the fl...
Naphazoline
Naphazoline is a decongestant, prescribed for conjunctivitis with symptoms of redness (mainly due to vasodilation of the peripheral small blo...
Naphazoline/ Pheniramine - Ophthalmic
Naphazoline/ Pheniramine - Ophthalmic is a decongestant and antihistamine combination, prescribed for eye redness, puffiness, itching and watery eyes that commonly occur wi...
Natamycin
Natamycin is an antifungal antibiotic, prescribed for eye and skin infections. ...
Norfloxacin
Norfloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for urinary tract infections and eye infections....
Olopatadine
Olopatadine is an antihistamine, prescribed for symptoms of allergic pink eye (Allergic conjunctivitis). ...
Oxacillin Injection
Oxacillin Injection is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infection. ...
Pemirolast Ophthalmic
Pemirolast Ophthalmic is a mast cell stabilizer, prescribed for itching of the eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis....
Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine is a muscarinic receptor agonist, prescribed for glaucoma, and for dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. It...
Pilocarpine Ophthalmic
Pilocarpine Ophthalmic is a cholinergic agonist, prescribed for glaucoma. ...
Polymyxin, Bacitracin and Neomycin
Polymyxin, Bacitracin and Neomycin is an antibiotic, prescribed for eye and other bacterial infections. ...
Prednisolone Ophthalmic
Prednisolone Ophthalmic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for eye inflammation. ...
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, prescribed for cold, allergic rhinitis and hay fever. It relieves stuffy nose, opens nasal airways and drains s...
Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine
Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine contains decongestant and antihistamine, prescribed for itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny or stuffy nose caused b...
Rimexolone Ophthalmic
Rimexolone Ophthalmic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for swelling, itching, redness, and irritation of the eyes and eyelids....
Sisomicin
Sisomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis and other bacterial infections. ...
Sulfacetamide and Prednisolone
Sulfacetamide and Prednisolone is an antibacterial and corticosteroid combination, prescribed for eye inflammation....
Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic
Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity, prescribed for eye infections....
Suprofen
Suprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for reducing pain and inflammation in the eyes....
Tafluprost
Tafluprost is a prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for raised intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension....
Terfenadine
Terfenadine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions such as runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, red, irritated, itchy and ...
Timolol Ophthalmic
Timolol Ophthalmic is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, heart attack, and migraine headaches. ...
Tobramycin Ophthalmic
Tobramycin Ophthalmic is an antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial eye infections. ...
Travoprost
Travoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F analogue, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension....
Unoprostone
Unoprostone is a prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension....
Yoga
yoga and eye sight
Eyes are the windows of the soul. Yogic exercises strengthen the muscles of the eye and help to improve vision and eye health....
exercises for the eyes
Eyes are the windows of the soul. Yogic exercises strengthen the muscles of the eye and help to improve vision and eye health....
yoga and eye sight - eye rotation
Eyes are the windows of the soul. Yogic exercises strengthen the muscles of the eye and help to improve vision and eye health....
sixth energy center - third eye chakra or ajna chakra
Chakras are subtle centers of energy, which when awakened helps to establish the inner balance, the key for good health. The culmination of opening all the chakras will result in merging in ones selfChakras,Prana,Seven chakra meditation,hatha yoga,Muladhara, muladhara chakra,Anahata yoga,Swadhishthana,Manipura,Anahata,Visuddha,Ajna,Ajna Chakra,Sahasrara...
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