Corneal Transplants in Ophthalmology
August was Organ Donor Awareness Month. Organ donation holds tremendous value in the field of Ophthalmology, as it offers hope and improved quality of life to many individuals suffering from vision...
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Piezoelectric eye drops- same medication, different system
In the field of ophthalmology, precision and accuracy are of paramount importance when it comes to delivering medication to the delicate tissues of the eye. Traditional eye drop delivery methods have...
Why you should only use contact lens solution for your contact lenses!
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba is a genus of single-celled amoeba commonly found in water and soil environments. Some species of Acanthamoeba are also capable of causing infections in animals....
5 tips to keep your eyes healthy
Eyes are rich sensory organs (so practically speaking, they have feelings!). They eyes are happier when they are healthier – they function better and for longer, and there is less need to seek...
Gene Therapy in Ophthalmology
Gene therapy describes the introduction of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders. Gene therapy in ophthalmology has made significant...
EyeTunes? The harmony between Music and Medicine
Music has been an integral part of the human experience since antiquity. It shares many similarities to medicine including extensive training, excellent teamwork and pursuit of optimal performance....
10 interesting facts about the Cornea
The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye, covering the iris and pupil. The cornea is so transparent that it’s almost invisible.
The cornea provides about 2/3 of the eye’s total...
A quick look at the eyeball
Have you ever wondered about the structures that make up the eyeball and allow us to see? Let’s start at the front of the eye and work our way back.
The Cornea:
The clear layer covering the front of...
The increasing global demand for eye-care services
There are approximately 8 billion people in the world. According to the WHO, globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these cases,...