Repeated low-level red light therapy or RLRL therapy has been shown to have various effects depending on the specific application. One study found that repeated low-level red-light therapy is a promising alternative treatment for myopia control in children, with good user acceptability and no documented functional or structural damage1. Another […]
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Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. This can lead to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. Diabetic […]
Recent research has shown that the Noctura 400 non-invasive therapy for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema is effective at improving and stabilising these conditions in most patients. The effectiveness of Noctura 400 therapy has been found to be 96% in the RENDER study in which patients used the mask […]
Understanding Blepharitis and Its Effects Eyelid and lash care is an essential aspect of maintaining good eye health. One common condition that affects the eyelids and lashes is blepharitis (Schechter & Mah, 2022). Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by eyelid redness and irritation (Schechter & Mah, 2022). According […]
IPL for dry eye works due to its multiple levels of action. Dry eye disease has been found to have, from years of research data, inflammation as its core feature. Intense Pulsed Light: An Overview Intense Pulsed Light therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality that has been used in various […]
How do I stop pink eye? Pink eye or white eye, which do you have? You may be looking in the mirror and wonder why your eyes look so pink all the time or other people ask you why your eyes look pink. Read on to discover what is pink […]
How to stop short sightedness getting worse? Childhood myopia treatment is being looked at more and more closely by parents. The rate of childhood myopia is increasing to epidemic levels in some countries and researchers are working hard to look for solutions. There have been a number of ideas over […]
Contact lenses for swimming can be risky. Your soft contact lenses are made of a percentage of water ranging from 40-70 percent depending on the type. This means that they need to remain hydrated to stay soft, maintain their shape and function. The tears in your eyes contribute to this […]
Diabetic retinopathy treatment London. If you are looking for a private Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor you need to know about a new technology available that is changing the options available for diabetic eye disease sufferers. What are the four stages of diabetic retinopathy? Do all diabetics get retinopathy? It may take […]
Glaucoma is a family of diseases, which causes retinal nerve death. There is no accepted definition of Glaucoma due to the different aspect of the disease. Factors which cause or contribute to Glaucoma are varied. One factor that has a very strong link to the progression of Glaucoma is Intraocular […]