Association of Strabismus with Mental Disorders in Children: Exploring Links
There is a moderate association between strabismus (ocular misalignment) and mental disorders such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, and anxiety in children, suggesting potential shared mechanisms or risk factors between these conditions.
November 2022
Glaucoma Awareness Day: Addressing the Silent Threat to Vision
Glaucoma, a condition affecting the optic nerve and often asymptomatic, poses a significant public health challenge, with 80 million affected individuals worldwide, prompting initiatives such as Glaucoma Awareness Day to raise awareness and promote early detection and treatment.
October 2022
Chronic Bilateral Dacryoadenitis Associated with COVID-19: Ocular Manifestations
SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect tear gland tissue, leading to chronic bilateral dacryoadenitis, highlighting the diverse ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19 and underscoring the importance of comprehensive ocular evaluation in patients with systemic viral illnesses.
October 2022
Glaucoma Awareness Day: Historical Perspectives and Public Health Initiatives
Glaucoma Awareness Day commemorates the global effort to address the silent threat of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting millions worldwide, underscoring the importance of education, screening, and treatment to prevent vision loss.
October 2022
The Retinal Age Gap: Implications for Mortality Risk
The difference between the biological age of the retina and the individual’s chronological age is associated with a higher risk of mortality, highlighting the potential utility of retinal age as a biomarker for predicting overall health and longevity.
September 2022
Blepharitis and Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiological Insights from Taiwan
A study using health insurance database in Taiwan investigates the relationship between blepharitis and metabolic syndrome, providing epidemiological insights into the association between ocular inflammation and systemic metabolic dysfunction.
September 2022
Exercise Effects on Tear Secretion and Stability: Potential Benefits for Dry Eyes
Exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes by enhancing tear secretion and film stability, highlighting the potential ocular benefits of physical activity and promoting comprehensive approaches to dry eye management and prevention.
September 2022
Ocular Adverse Effects of Oral Medications: Reversible and Serious Risks to Vision
Some oral medications may cause ocular adverse effects, with implications ranging from reversible changes to serious risks to vision, underscoring the importance of ophthalmological monitoring and patient education in medication management.
July 2022
Cataracts and Vascular Death Risk: Association between Ocular Health and Cardiovascular Health
Cataracts are associated with an increased risk of vascular death, including strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular causes, underscoring the importance of ocular health in predicting overall cardiovascular risk.
June 2022
