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 […]
Covid infection ages blood vessels, especially in women
A Covid infection, particularly in women, may lead to blood vessels aging around five years, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1]. Blood vessels gradually become stiffer with age, but the new study suggests that Covid could accelerate this process. Researchers say this is important since people with stiffer blood vessels face […]
Ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help to treat dangerous snoring condition
People who practised blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a small randomised controlled trial published in ERJ Open Research [1]. OSA is a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops during the night due to a blocked airway. It […]
Treatment for sleep apnoea is good for the heart in some patients but bad for others
A treatment commonly used for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), lowers the risk of serious cardiovascular events in some patients but not others, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1]. People with OSA often snore loudly, their breathing starts and stops during the night, and they may wake up several times. Not only […]
Common pregnancy complications may be a signal of future stroke risk
Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1]. The study, which included data on more than two million women over more than 40 years, found an increased risk for women who had diabetes or high blood pressure […]
Royal visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Sophie, Lady Frederick Windsor calls for more donations to buy vital ultrasound vein finders London, UK: Lady Frederick Windsor, also known as the actress Sophie Winkleman, visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Wednesday to see the ultrasound vein finder that The Children’s Surgery Foundation donated to the paediatric surgical ward. The mother of two children, […]