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 […]
Heterochromia is when a person has differently coloured eyes or eyes that have more than one colour in them, which affects less than 1% of the population.
It’s caused by genes passed down from your parents or by something that happened when your eyes were forming. In rare cases, it can be a symptom of a medical condition. It is usually […]
31st May is World No-Tobacco Day and this yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using and smoking tobacco and what people around the world can do to quit smoking and have a healthier lifestyle. The World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 on 31st May to draw attention to tobacco-related health issues and the […]
Presbyopia is the gradual loss of ability to focus on nearby objects. It usually becomes noticeable in your early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until around age 65.[1] An eye exam can detect presbyopia and can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, or occasionally surgery.
Symptoms
Presbyopia is a natural part of aging, and symptoms include:
