Jan. 16, 2025 — A new report shows the benefit of wearing contact lenses for slowing myopia has a lasting effect -- good news since 50% of the world (5 billion people) will likely be nearsighted ...

Patients need to alert all health care providers of a bacitracin allergy. Patients should be advised to avoid the following antibiotics: After a patient is diagnosed with a bacitracin sensitivity ...

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Neomycin is an antibiotic that belongs to the aminoglycoside family. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 30S ribosomal subunits. It is active against some ...

Treatment for allergic or irritant contact dermatitis may include home remedies such as cool compresses, moisturizers, and lukewarm baths. You may also require over-the-counter and prescription ...

Whether blurred vision affects one eye or both, vision changes are always a concern that needs attention from an eye specialist. Blurry vision may be a sudden medical emergency. But even if it's not ...

KOLOA, Hawaii — Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is a viable surgical option that offers patients and ophthalmologists a variety of benefits, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2025.