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Medscape
25-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Continuous Use of Tear Drops Eases Dry Eye Symptoms in AMD
TOPLINE: Continuous use of tear substitutes significantly improved dry eye symptoms in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who received frequent eye injections, whereas intermittent use showed no significant improvement. METHODOLOGY: A prospective randomized study, conducted across two hospitals in France, assessed continuous and intermittent use of tear substitutes in 65 eyes of 65 patients with neovascular AMD (mean age, 83.1 years; 57% women) who received anti-VEGF intravitreal injections for at least 1 year at 4- to 8-week intervals. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either continuous treatment with 0.18% sodium hyaluronate eye drops four times a day (n = 32) or intermittent treatment with 1.5% povidone artificial tears for 3 days after each intravitreal injection (n = 33). Patients were assessed over four consecutive injections. The primary endpoint was the mean change in scores on the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire, used to assess dry eye symptoms and their impact, from baseline to after four intravitreal injections. Secondary endpoints included changes in tear breakup time, scores on the Schirmer test, and Oxford staining. TAKEAWAY: Continuous treatment with 0.18% sodium hyaluronate significantly improved OSDI scores by a mean of -6.6 points compared with intermittent treatment, which showed a mean change of +0.6 points (P = .04). The proportion of patients with a reduction in OSDI scores of at least 10 points was higher in the continuous treatment group than in the intermittent treatment group (48.1% vs 20.0%; P = .02). No significant differences were observed in scores on the Schirmer test, tear breakup time, or Oxford staining from baseline to after four intravitreal injections between the continuous and intermittent treatment groups. Seven patients — five from the continuous group and two from the intermittent group — dropped out of the study for reasons such as blurred vision, poor tolerance, and difficulty administering the drops. IN PRACTICE: The findings 'support the potential benefit of the continuous use of artificial tears to improve long-term tolerance in patients receiving frequent injections, and potentially also in the short term,' the researchers of the study reported. SOURCE: The study was led by Héloïse Torres-Villaros, MD, of the Ophthalmology Department at the Avicenne Hospital, Sorbonne Paris Nord University in Bobigny, France. It was published online July 22, 2025, in Ophthalmology and Therapy. LIMITATIONS: The sample size of the study was small. The use of different treatments in the two groups made it difficult to attribute benefits to specific components. The lack of multivariate adjustment meant that residual confounding factors could not be excluded. DISCLOSURES: No funding or sponsorship was received for this study. Three authors disclosed receiving personal fees from various sources, including Bausch & Lomb, Horus Pharma, and AbbVie. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Business Recorder
22-07-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
100th cornea transplanted at FJMU
****LAHORE: The Ophthalmology Department of Fatima Jinnah Medical University celebrated a milestone with a ceremony marking the successful completion of 100 cornea transplants, showcasing their commitment to restoring vision and improving lives.**** The Vice Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Medical University Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal graced the occasion as the chief guest. Principal Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot/ Former Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Prof. Huma Kiani graced the event as Guest of Honour. On this occasion, Principal Prof. Abdul Hameed, Registrar Professor Muhammad Nadeem, Chairperson Department of Medicine Professor Bilquis Shabbir, Medical Superintendent Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Dr. Arif Iftikhar, faculty members, and a large number of postgraduate students were present on the occasion. Vice Chancellor FJMU Prof Dr Khalid Masood Gondal congratulated Prof. Huma Kiani and Dr. Najam Iqbal and the Department of Ophthalmology including and paid tribute to this outstanding achievement. He highlighted the significance of sight, referencing Islamic teachings and emphasizing the impact of their work in restoring vision and benefiting humanity. He emphasized that the corneal and retinal transplantation represents a significant milestone in ophthalmology. Prof. Huma Kayani highlighted that the cornea transplant program at Fatima Jinnah Medical University began about four years ago and has successfully completed 100 transplants. She credited the success to blessings of Allah Talla and admired the leadership of Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, expressing her wish for the department's continued service to humanity under his guidance. Dr Fizza Rafique, an alumnus of Fatima Jinnah Medical University, and Dr. Fawad Zafar, an alumnus of King Edward Medical University, congratulated the Ophthalmology Department on achieving 100 successful cornea transplants, sending a congratulatory video message to celebrate this milestone. The participant appreciate FJMU Alumnai , Zafar and Mir foundation for this contribution. The ceremony concluded with Chief Guest Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal cutting the cake and presenting an honorary shield to commemorate the successful completion of 100 cornea transplants, recognizing the Ophthalmology Department's achievement. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Saba Yemen
19-04-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Advanced Eye Care launched in Sa'ada with New Phaco Unit
Sa'ada - Saba: A significant advancement in eye care services was marked on Saturday with the inauguration of a modern Phaco Unit in the Ophthalmology Department of the Republican General Hospital Authority in Sa'ada. Dr. Ismail al-Warfi, Chairman of the Authority, highlighted the ongoing commitment to improving healthcare services for citizens within the Ophthalmology Department. He emphasized that equipping the department with the latest medical technology, including this advanced Phaco Unit, is a key priority. Dr. al-Warfi explained that the new unit will significantly ease the burden on eye patients by enabling cataract surgeries and lens implantations without the need for traditional surgical incisions, especially with the availability of qualified specialists at the hospital. At the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Adeeb al-Sayyadi, Consultant Ophthalmologist, noted that the Phaco device is the first of its kind in Sa'ada Governorate and ranks among the best medical devices available for ophthalmic surgery. The introduction of the Phaco Unit is considered a qualitative leap forward in ophthalmological medical services in the region, offering advanced treatment for cataracts and lens implantation with minimally invasive techniques. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
