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September 14, 2021 -
August 30, 2021A pinguecula is a yellowish, noncancerous mass that grows on the side of the eye nearest to the nose. Too much UV exposure can increase the likelihood of developing a pinguecula.
In fact, those who live closest to the equator—in areas where the sun is most intense—are more likely to
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Understanding the correlation between blood pressure and eye health is an important part of being an eye care professional. It’s even more important to help your patients understand this link. Untreated high blood pressure (HBP), in particular, is not only linked to heart disease, stroke, and death, b
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May 14, 2021Becoming educated about the common causes of eye pain can help you know when to seek care by your eye doctor. If you are an eye care professional then you can use this blog as a guide to educate your patients on the different types of eye pain they can experience. Eye pain, formally called ophthalmalgia,
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April 15, 2021 -
As the CEO and founder of Merakris Therapeutics, I was extremely proud to partner with Keeler to help advance our missions. Their forward-thinking culture aligned perfectly with our values, and they have proven to be an ideal partner for our Opticyte Amniotic Ocular MatrixRM product line. This state-of-the-art biological barrier graft protects damaged eye surfaces during healing in patients who may suffer from corneal defects, such as dry eye disease. -
If you are currently using hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to disinfect your Goldmann applanation tonometers, now is the perfect time to clearly see the benefits
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February 16, 2021An amniotic membrane (AM) is designed for use with certain corneal and conjunctival diseases. The amniotic membrane helps in the healing of wounds and can help prevent the formation of scar tissue because it has powerful anti-scarring and antifibrotic properties.
Although AM has
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January 29, 2021Across the United States, macular degeneration impacts over 10 million citizens and is the leading cause of vision loss, even more than glaucoma and cataracts combined.
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January 18, 2021A diagnosis of corneal abrasion by your doctor can sound scary and complicated at the same time. Before you ask: “What is corneal abrasion?” your ophthalmologist may explain that it simply means a scratched cornea.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), it
