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Syringe lubricants – a little-known aspect of injection preparation

Written by | 21 Nov 2024

Plastic syringes that are widely-used for administration of medications, require lubrication with silicone oil in order to work smoothly. However, silicone oil can migrate into the drug solution […]

Why ready-to-administer syringes improve clinical care

Written by | 20 Nov 2024

The provision of ready-to-administer bevacizumab syringes makes administration safer and quicker but finding a source of suitable syringes remains a challenge, says Dr Philip Chennell (Pharmacy Quality Control […]

How the syringe lubricant interacts with the drug inside it

Written by | 19 Nov 2024

Storage of bevacizumab injection solution in cross-linked silicone syringes was associated with less particle formation than when conventional polypropylene syringes were used, according to Dr Philip Chennell (Pharmacy […]

Why syringe type matters for intravitreal injections

Written by | 18 Nov 2024

Plastic syringes that are widely-used for administration of medications, require lubrication with silicone oil in order to work smoothly. However, silicone oil can migrate into the drug solution […]

New UH study targets early signs of vision loss in diabetic patients

Written by | 21 Aug 2024

A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out who might develop […]

Popular prescription weight loss drugs linked to uncommon blinding condition

Written by | 14 Jul 2024

A new study led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear found that patients prescribed semaglutide (as Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss had a higher risk of […]

‘Smart’ contact lenses could someday enable wireless glaucoma detection

Written by | 11 May 2024

Most people with early-stage glaucoma don’t know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss. While detecting a subtle increase in eye pressure […]

Artificial intelligence to be used for the detection of common eye disease

Written by | 25 Apr 2024

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world’s population. This disease can affect many different types of […]

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

Written by | 11 Feb 2024

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide. Microbial keratitis is one of the most serious […]

Preterm babies given certain fatty acids have better vision

Written by | 5 Sep 2023

New research from the University of Gothenburg has found that preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function […]

Could drops replace eye injections for retina disease?

Written by | 23 Jul 2023

A new study suggests that eye drops developed by Columbia University researchers could be a more effective–and comfortable–therapy for a common eye disease currently treated with injections into the eye. […]

An oral probiotic can treat dry eye disease

Written by | 18 Jul 2023

In a study by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine, oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease […]

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