Skin cream, nasal spray, and... blindness? AIIMS doctors warn steroids misuse could trigger silent vision lossFrequent use of steroid-based treatments for respiratory issues, allergies, and skin conditions can heighten the risk of glaucoma. Experts ...
16 Mar, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
Glenmark launches generic glaucoma treatment ophthalmic solutionGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA launched a generic version of Travatan Z, a glaucoma treatment, called Travoprost ophthalmic solution (0...
27 Nov, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
Novel contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma developedThe novel contact lenses contain micro-sensors that monitor changes in eye pressure, which is a sign of possible glaucoma. The data collect...
17 Jan, 2024, 05.28 PM IST
Licensing authority revokes ban on production of five medicines by Ramdev-owned Divya PharmacyThe Uttarakhand Ayurveda and Unani Licensing Authority on Saturday revoked the order asking Yoga guru Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy to stop the p...
13 Nov, 2022, 01.53 PM IST
Breathing polluted air can damage optic nerve, cause blindnessGlaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease, is the leading global cause of irreversible blindness.
26 Nov, 2019, 06.10 PM IST
Glaucoma, that can lead to blindness, may be an autoimmune diseaseAutoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's own cells.
11 Aug, 2018, 08.00 AM IST
Yellow wonder: Eye drops with turmeric extracts may help treat glaucomaCurcumin, extracted from turmeric, can treat early stages of glaucoma which is one of the leading causes of blindness.
25 Jul, 2018, 05.27 PM IST
Want to know the only way to catch vision-killer glaucoma? Go for regular eye check-upsGlaucoma is the third-leading cause of irreversible blindness in India.
20 Mar, 2018, 10.10 AM IST
Drinking a hot cup of tea daily can lower risk of glaucomaGlaucoma causes fluid pressure to build up inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve.
15 Dec, 2017, 07.47 PM IST
This pair of smart contact lens may diagnose diabetes, glaucomaSince blood sugar can be measured with tears, many attempts have been made to monitor diabetes with contact lenses.
06 May, 2017, 09.51 AM IST
- New eye test may detect early signs of glaucoma
London, April 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a simple eye test that could help solve the biggest global cause of irreversible blindne...
30 Apr, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
Mauritius PM Anerood Jugnauth chooses Hyderabad for eye surgeriesVenkaiah Naidu is going out of his way to explain the concept of smart cities and the competition to choose cities to the chief ministers.
26 Feb, 2016, 01.32 AM IST
USFDA denies approval for SPARC's anti-glaucoma eyedropSun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) today said the US health regulator has not approved its new drug application for anti-glaucoma...
01 Aug, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
Glaucoma medication may treat drug-resistant TBResearchers have discovered that ethoxzolamide actually turns off the tuberculosis' ability to invade the immune system.
24 Jul, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
SPARC licenses Xelpros to Sun Pharma for US marketSun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) has licensed out Xelpros, a preservative-free eye drop, to a subsidiary of Sun Pharma for the ...
09 Jun, 2015, 11.35 PM IST
No USFDA approval for SPARC's anti-Glaucoma eyedropWhile the FDA did not seek any additional information for supporting clinical data, it sought additional information on certain labeling of...
02 Dec, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
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