How is ocular hypertension diagnosed? A diagnosis of ocular hypertension is primarily confirmed by examining the eye pressure. In order to do this, an ophthalmologist measures the pressure using an ...

A recent analysis found a strong negative correlation between plasma THC levels and intraocular pressure in healthy adults after smoking cannabis. Inhaled cannabis and intravenous ...

The vision of Purdue University biomedical engineer Chi Hwan Lee to develop specialized smart soft contact lenses that can accurately measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in a person's eye could be the ...

The pressure inside the eyeball is called intraocular pressure. In normal physiological condition, fluids enter the eyeball to supply nourishment and maintain the shape of the eye. Sometimes, a ...

LAS VEGAS — A biodegradable sustained-release bimatoprost implant (Bimatoprost SR, Allergan) is safe and effective for the treatment of glaucoma, and could change the treatment paradigm for the ...

High intraocular pressure (IOP) is a significant risk factor for glaucoma. Current IOP tests are mostly conducted in hospitals, while portable home tonometers that provide convenient IOP monitoring ...

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ocular Therapeutix™, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCUL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for ...

The proposed sensor leverages parity-time symmetry wireless technology for ultra-sensitive, real-time monitoring of intraocular pressure to enable early diagnosis of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a leading ...

(a) Mechanism for the feel of softness by a human fingertip. (b) Structure of the indentor. The two sensors are integrated on the sphere surface. (c) Multi-segment displacement control of the indentor ...