Copenhagen, Denmark: A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers as it is in adults, according to research presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). [1] Short-sightedness, or myopia, affects around a third of children […]
Category: Ophthamology
Dry eyes affect over half the general population, yet only a fifth receive diagnosis and treatment
Copenhagen, Denmark: Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5-50%. In fact, research presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) […]
Could we use eye drops instead of reading glasses as we age?
Copenhagen, Denmark: Everybody develops presbyopia as they age – a difficulty in focusing on near objects and text – and often have to resort to reading glasses. However, the solution might be as simple as using special eye drops two or three times a day. A retrospective study of 766 patients presented at the 43rd […]
Patients who had cataracts removed or their eyesight corrected with a new type of lens have good vision over all distances without spectacles
Copenhagen, Denmark: Patients who have a new type of lens implanted in their eyes during surgery for cataracts or to correct their eyesight have excellent or good vision over distances both near and far, and often no longer need spectacles for reading. Research presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and […]
AI can spot which patients need treatment to prevent vision loss in young adults
Copenhagen, Denmark: Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which patients need treatment to stabilise their corneas and preserve their eyesight, in a study presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). [1] The research focused on people with keratoconus, a visual impairment that generally develops […]
Cataract surgery on both eyes can be carried out safely and effectively in one go
Copenhagen, Denmark: The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies will be presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). The first study [1], by Danish […]