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Comparing PRK vs. LASIK eye surgery results and side effects

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways PRK might be better if you have thin corneas or worry about dry eye.After LASIK, 90% of people have vision between 20/20 and 20/40 without ...

Dry eyes after LASIK can blur vision and comfort: 3 things that can be done before surgery to prevent it

LASIK, a popular eye surgery, can lead to dry eyes in a significant percentage of patients due to temporary disruption of ...
Ophthalmology Times

FDA approvals in 2025: What changed and why it matters for ophthalmologists

FDA approvals in 2025 introduced novel therapies and devices across ophthalmic subspecialties, emphasizing sustained efficacy ...
Women's Health

Why You Have Dry Eyes—And How To Treat Them

Add this to the list of unfair realities: Some women are at higher risk for dry eye than men, thanks to hormonal changes. "Estrogen and androgen levels play a key role in regulating the function of ...
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Alcon launches Tryptyr for dry eye in US

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The TRPM8 receptor agonist increases natural tear production as early as day 1. Alcon also launched a campaign ...
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LASIK Horror Stories Are All Over Social Media. Should You Be Worried?

Jess Dreyfus, a 47-year-old social media marketing manager from Southern California, had worn glasses since she was eight years old and wanted to finally ditch her specs. So for her 40th birthday, she ...
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How can ophthalmologists predict or prevent dry eye after cataract surgery?

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and ...