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. […]
The DRSplus device from iCare sets a class-leading standard in retinal imaging thanks to its confocal fundus imaging system and white LED illumination.
Compared to other market-leading alternatives, the state-of-the-art DRSplus is a feature-rich fundus imaging camera that offers many impressive plus points for both large chain and smaller independent opticians.
Here, we explore five key features of the iCare DRSplus:
Multiple imaging […]
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 […]
June is Cataract Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and help to educate about one of the leading causes of vision loss.
A cataract is where the lens of the eye goes cloudy, which blocks how the light enters into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the coloured iris, and is […]
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 […]
Uveitis is when an inflammatory disease produces swelling and redness within the eye, and destroys the eye tissue. If left untreated it can lead to scarring or vision loss.
The inflammation occurs within the uvea, which is the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. However, it can also affect the lens, retina, optic nerve […]
