Diving into our Relf EyeCare’s Eye News June 2017 without hesitation.
Nystagmus
An exciting advancement was made in the treatment of Nystagmus. Nystagmus is an eye condition where the eyes move involuntarily. Magnets were placed inside the orbit (eye socket) of several patients and were successful in stopping the Nystagmus, but not affecting the normal, voluntary eye movements. Cool.
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-40380683
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0617/260617-magnetic-eye-prosthesis
Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis
Results from an interesting new study on the dreaded “pink eye” shows we may be prescribing too many antibiotic drops. The study by the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center showed that about 60% of patients nationwide were prescribed antibiotic eye drops that were not necessary. Most pink eye is self-limiting, and preservative free artificial tears and warm compresses often work better than a prescription.
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2017-06-pinkeye-patients-antibiotic-eye-theyre.html
Fireworks Eye Injury
With Independence Day fast approaching, a great reminder on eye safety and fireworks. The first link is a woman’s personal journey after eye injuries due to fireworks. The second shows what actually happens to the eye when a firecracker explodes in it. Not pretty. Be careful out there.
https://www.ksl.com/?sid=44802288&nid=148
https://www.livescience.com/59649-firecracker-explodes-in-mans-eyes.html
Tamarin Monkey Cataract Surgery
And finally, a couple of months ago we showed you an elephant undergoing cataract surgery. At the other end of the spectrum, there is now video of a tiny Tamarin monkey having cataract surgery too.
https://www.aao.org/headline/tiny-tamarin-monkey-undergoes-cataract-surgery
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