Ricinus communis seed oil, or castor oil, has been used by Indians for various ailments. Ricinoleic acid, either in its salt or ester form, is often used in skin-conditioning agents, emulsion ...

The most important aspect of successful cataract surgery in a uveitis patient is control of inflammation in the perioperative period. In general, surgery should only be considered when inflammation ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — When performing surgery on patients with uveitis, key points include controlling preoperative ...

Cataract surgery in patients with uveitis presents unique challenges due to the underlying inflammatory state that may predispose to postoperative complications. Effective management hinges on the ...

Uveitis is a condition that occurs in the uvea, or the middle area of the eye. Because the uvea contains the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the eye, any form of uveitis may be serious and may ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Dextenza (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert; Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.) for the treatment of ocular ...

Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel 0.38% (Lotemax SM) from Bausch & Lomb was found to have no meaningful impact on intraocular pressure or visual acuity when administered to patients post surgery, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. & TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eye Health America (EHA), a prominent ophthalmic provider backed by private equity and dedicated to offering exceptional strategic and operational ...

A new residency in ocular disease with an emphasis in refractive and ocular surgery is available through the UAB School of Optometry. Based at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston with four positions ...

BOSTON —The ocular ReSure Sealant (Ocular Therapeutix) provides a convenient, safe, and effective alternative to sutures after cataract surgery, according to results from a pivotal phase 3 randomized ...