Eye Diseases
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.
The annoying phenomenon occurring among many Israelis in the past two weeks
This disease is common in children. Expert clarifies: Antibiotics are not the solution
A new hope for thousands: Kaplan Medical Center performs first donor-free artificial cornea implant
Continuing in any situation: Treating retinal diseases
Dr. Shiri Shulman from Assuta discusses the importance of continuity in treatment during wartime and innovative therapies that extend the intervals between treatments.
10-year-old in critical condition due to brain-eating amoeba from water park
The ministry ordered the immediate closure of Hamat Gader park and called on all bathers who feel unwell to immediately go to the emergency room.
Understanding cataracts: Causes, symptoms, and modern treatment options
Cataracts, mainly caused by aging, normally include the symptoms of blurred vision and glare. Surgery is the only effective treatment, replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one.
Protect the center of vision - diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases
Early diagnosis and persistence in treatment can prevent vision loss in retinal diseases AMD and DME. Treatment options available today can change the course of the disease.
Euro 2024: Enjoy, but keep the TV at a healthy distance from your eyes
The world is glued to their screen for hours during the the European Football Championship. But does TV really cause nearsightedness and damage our eyes?
FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening
AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.
Researchers develop new tool to improve healing of eye injuries
A new type of contact lenses can heal wounds to the cornea using a slow-release drug
Purim at the emergency room: How colored contacts led to one woman's eye damage
Colored contact lenses have become increasingly popular, especially among young people, but there are significant risks to their use, specifically when bought from unauthorized sellers.
Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact-lens eye infections
Hydroquinine, a compound found in some trees, could be an effective and naturally occurring disinfecting solution to help combat diseases such as keratitis
Hadassah doctors save Sderot resident's eyesight
Shimon and his family relocate to a Dead Sea hotel after a rocket strike in Sderot. Hadassah doctors perform crucial eye tests, saving his eyes.
