Researcher Thijs Meenink at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has developed a smart eye-surgery robot that allows eye surgeons to operate with increased ease and greater precision on the retina and the vitreous humor of the eye. The system also extends the effective period during which ophthalmologists can carry out these intricate procedures. Meenink will defend his PhD thesis on Monday
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Fast High Precision Eye-Surgery Robot Developed At Eindhoven University
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4627 days ago (Editorial)Eye Surgery Improves Mood of Alzheimer's
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4627 days ago (Editorial)
Patients Study Shows Alzheimer's Patients May Sleep Better, Be Less Depressed After Cataract Surgery.
People with Alzheimer's disease should have regular eye tests to screen for vision problems. That's the recommendation of researchers who found that people with mild Alzheimer's disease who have cataracts may benefit from vision-correcting surgery. The benefits include improved sight, better sle
People with Alzheimer's disease should have regular eye tests to screen for vision problems. That's the recommendation of researchers who found that people with mild Alzheimer's disease who have cataracts may benefit from vision-correcting surgery. The benefits include improved sight, better sle
Use of Viagra May Affect Eyesight
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4630 days ago (Editorial)
Men who have a history of heart problems and consume anti-impotency pills like viagra run a very high risk of getting their eyesight damaged, according to a study conducted by the University of Alabama. The researchers suggest that taking Viagra may result in the anterior optic nerve receiving a lesser blood flow, giving rise to tissue damage. To see more details, visit
What is the treatment for a sty? Is there a home remedy for a sty?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4630 days ago (Editorial)
Application of a warm compress or warm washcloth to the affected area for 10 minutes, four to six times a day, can be an effective home remedy and speed rupture of the sty that aids in the relief of symptoms. A sty should not be pressed or squeezed to facilitate drainage, since this can spread or worsen the infection. If a sty persists for several days, a doctor may lance (drain) the infection un
Puffy Eyes in the Morning?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4630 days ago (Editorial)
Puffy eyes in the morning are caused by fluids gathering underneath the eyelid and can make it harder to see, or just make you feel very uncomfortable. The fluids do drain eventually throughout the day, but these simple tips are for reducing the puff straight away.
- Spoons: Keep two spoons in the fridge, and if your eyes are puffy hold the curved bit of the spoon over your eyes, applying
Steroids Help Patients with Worst Corneal Ulcers
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4630 days ago (Editorial)
Topical corticosteroids can improve visual acuity in patients with severe corneal ulcers, a team of US and Indian researchers has found. Their randomized trial found no difference overall in visual acuity between patients treated with steroids or placebo, but prespecified subgroup analyses showed that patients with extremely poor vision at baseline had improvements of one to two lines on a vision
LTK Eye Surgery
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4635 days ago (Editorial)
Laser thermokeratoplasty, or LTK, is an eye surgery used to treat farsightedness and astigmatism.
During LTK eye surgery, a laser beam uses heat to shrink and reshape the cornea. Vision problems from farsightedness or astigmatism are corrected in a matter of seconds, without any cutting or removal of tissue. Although highly effective in the short-term, the results of LTK eye surgery are not perm
During LTK eye surgery, a laser beam uses heat to shrink and reshape the cornea. Vision problems from farsightedness or astigmatism are corrected in a matter of seconds, without any cutting or removal of tissue. Although highly effective in the short-term, the results of LTK eye surgery are not perm
Apple invents privacy eyewear for confidential information, gaming
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4635 days ago (Editorial)
Apple has applied for a patent to cover a great new invention that would allow users to wear specially designed eyewear to view confidential information while using their mobile devices. The patent also covers gamers who are playing multiplayer games. The gist of how this is works is that a user can set the device, be it an iPhone, iPad, or notebook, to privacy mode, wherein the software would al