In a major treatment relief for patients suffering from glaucoma, a new eye drop will be available in the market from Monday that promises to be more "patient friendly" than any of its predecessors.
Around half a million people suffer from the disease in UK alone of which more than a third patients fail to make use of eye drops which help in reducing fluid pressure in the eye. While the eye drops play an important role in helping the patients avoid vision loss later in their life, they come with a number of side effects such as burning, itching or tears.
Glaucoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
David Wright who is the chief executive of the International Glaucoma Association has welcomed the availability of the drug for patients who are allergic to the preservatives present in other eye drops saying, "'The introduction of Saflutan is a particularly welcome addition to the range of these most powerful medications because its preservative-free formulation will allow those patients who are allergic to preservatives to benefit from control of IOP offered by this class of medication that was hitherto unavailable.''
Diabetic Retinopathy - Risk Factors - Symptoms - Treatment - Diagnosis - FAQs
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
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LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.
Amblyopia | Lazy Eye - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Glossary
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
