Scientists from the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have developed a new method of using human amniotic membrane for growing stem cells that can be used in corneal transplantation to treat corneal blindness. Corneal blindness is a condition affecting around eight million people in the world every year, and is sometimes caused by a deficiency of stem cells resulting from a genetic fault or an eye injury that leads to loss of vision. While one of the ways to transplant corneal… Read More ➝

People living in large cities with serious air pollution levels are at an increased risk of developing dry eye syndrome, a study has found. The research was led by Anat Galor, assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and was presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans. This is the first large-scale study that seeks to prove a link between air pollution and dry eye syndrome. The health records… Read More ➝

It is generally accepted that contact lens discomfort (CLD) is the main reason for people to discontinue wearing lenses. Estimates show that as many as 50% of lens wearers around the world experience CLD. Despite the scale of the problem, and the massive body of literature dedicated to it, eye care experts have so far operated without a consensus on the definition of CLD. To address this issue, the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) organised a workshop which… Read More ➝

The extensive use of technology in modern-day homes and work environments is taking its toll on our eyes. But it is not the only cause of eye fatigue, EyeHealthWeb notes in an article about tired eyes. Here are the most common symptoms of tired eyes, and the main reasons for them. You can tell if you are experiencing eye fatigue by the presence of certain symptoms. These include redness or irritation, difficulty in focusing ,and heightened sensitivity to light. You… Read More ➝

The Internet has made shopping an effortless activity and practically everything can be ordered online. This applies to contact lenses as well, but buyers need to keep a couple of things in mind when ordering these products online, according to an article in AllAboutVision. Getting the best deal for their money is what usually prompts people to choose online stores over brick-and-mortar outlets. However, compromises should not be made with buying contact lenses as you could endanger your eye health…. Read More ➝

Many eye care professionals believe that daily disposable contact lenses (DDCL) offer the best solution for contact lens wearers. DDCLs eliminate the need for cleaning and disinfecting, offering the best in comfort with the least effort. However, many contact lens wearers disregard the most important thing about DDCLs, in that they have to be thrown away at the end of the day. This has been established through an international study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo in Ontario,… Read More ➝

Existing contact lens wearers and people suffering from astigmatism remain the biggest market for manufacturers, but teenagers and presbyopes provide "massive" opportunities for eye care practitioners. This is according to Oliver Spandow, UK & Ireland general manager for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. In an exclusive interview for the Optician journal, Spandow said he wanted to establish partnerships with eye care practices in order to spur growth in the contact lens market and ensure that patients get the best possible… Read More ➝