What is dry eye disease?
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common problem that develops when there is a reduction in the quantity or quality of tears. This causes the tear film to become unstable and break up earlier than normal, which leads to dry spots on the cornea, which cause discomfort.[1]
Symptoms of DED can include[i]
Optometrists and ophthalmologists can treat dry eye disease using weak alternate electrical current patterns using Quantum Molecular Resonance (QMR).
QMR emits an alternating electrical signal containing a specific range of frequencies, from 4 to 16 MHz, that are the same as the molecular bonds in biological tissue[1].
Subsequent studies found widening the range of frequencies, from 4 to […]
Dry eye disease (DED) can be defined as a disorder that is caused by tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation.
Dry eye if left untreated can cause damage to the ocular surface, cause tear instability and tear hyperosmolarity.
DED develops as a result of:
Aqueous deficiency – Aqueous deficiency occurs because of reduced aqueous production from the lacrimal glands[1].
Mucin deficiency – […]
Dry eye develops when a reduction in the quantity or quality of tears occurs, causing the tear film to become unstable and break up earlier than normal, leading to dry spots on the cornea. Dry eye can be treated with a variety of medications and procedures.
Prescription medications used to treat dry eyes include[1]:
– Drugs to reduce eyelid inflammation. […]
Hay fever affects one in five people at some stage of their life. It is a common allergic reaction caused by pollen. Symptoms of hay fever can include itchy, red or watery eyes, a runny nose, congested sinuses and sneezing.[1]
Pollen is fine powder released by plants during summer in order to pollinate. When pollen comes into contact with […]
Finnish ophthalmological medical device manufacturer – iCare – have launched their newest accessory for their Eidon product range – the “Eidon Ultra-Widefield Lens”, which is available to order through Mainline Instruments.
iCare uses TrueColor confocal technology to give unsurpassed image […]
Finnish medical technology company – Optomed – have launched their newest accessory for their handheld fundus cameras – the “E-Safe Disposable Eye Cup”, which will be available to order from Mainline Instruments […]
Loupes are portable optical magnification devices that are used to magnify small objects. They are available in different magnification strengths, colours and styles. They are commonplace in the ophthalmology industry when performing surgery and procedures on the eye but are also used for a variety of different reasons in different industries.
These optical magnification devices are used in industries such as […]
We’ve compiled a list of our favourite ophthalmologist podcasts to keep you up to date with industry news and the newest features in the eye care world. Even niche subjects such as optometry have hundreds of podcast offerings covering every aspect of the industry, from pathologies to devices. Below is our 4 recommended podcasts to improve your ophthalmologic knowledge.
There are many charities working hard to improve the lives of those with visual impairments by providing direct services, promoting awareness of specific conditions and facilitating research to find cures and developments.
Below is a list of 5 different charities you could consider supporting in the industry.
Guide Dogs for the blind offers guide […]
