Arthritis drug may help treat inflammation in Graves’ eye disease patients

WASHINGTON - A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been found effective in reducing inflammation in patients with Graves' eye disease after steroids failed.

Blue light-filtering lens may protect against age-related vision loss

WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery increases a nutritional component of the eye, which may offer protection against the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Fetal tissue helps restore partial vision in the blind

WASHINGTON - In a novel study, researchers have successfully improved vision in people with blinding eye diseases by transplanting fetal tissue in the eye.

Cure for glaucoma soon, says new research

TORONTO - Cure for glaucoma which leads to blindness may be on its way.

Canadian researchers have discovered an unidentified form of circulation in the human eye which may provide important clues to glaucoma.

Now, device that finds early signs of eye disease in preemies

WASHINGTON - Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have developed a device that finds early signs of eye disease in premature babies.

Gene variant linked to glaucoma identified

WASHINGTON - Researchers have discovered gene variants for glaucoma.

The international team, led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the National Eye Institute, claims the discovery could lead to future treatments or a cure for the disease.

Steroid injections offer ‘vision restoration’ hope for patients with blocked eye veins

WASHINGTON - The injections of the steroid corticosteroid triamcinolone may help restore vision in some patients with retinal vein occlusion, an important cause of vision loss that results from blockages in the blood vessels in the retina, say two research papers.

UAE charity launches eye care initiative in Morocco

ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Authority (UAE-RCA) has launched the Emirates Anti-Glaucoma Initiative in Morocco, WAM news agency reported Saturday.

ISTA Pharma says Xibrom QD eliminated eye inflammation and eye pain after cataract surgery

ISTA says daily Xibrom eye drops met goal in study

IRVINE, Calif. — ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Wednesday reported successful late-stage clinical trial results for Xibrom QD, a new once-per-day eye drug.