The rapid international spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a global health emergency …

The precorneal tear film is a complex mixture of proteins, lipids, metabolites, and electrolytes
with different structures and functionalities. Sustainable production of each tear component …

The word “elective” refers to medications and procedures undertaken by choice or with a
lower grade of prioritization. Patients usually use elective medications or undergo elective …

Nutrients, required by human bodies to perform life-sustaining functions, are obtained from
the diet. They are broadly classified into macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) …

Societal factors associated with ocular surface diseases were mapped using a framework to
characterize the relationship between the individual, their health and environment. The …

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring red carotenoid pigment belonging to the family of
xanthophylls, and is typically found in marine environments, especially in microalgae and …

Oxidative stress represents one of the main factors driving the pathophysiology of multiple
ophthalmic conditions including presbyopia, cataracts, dry eye disease (DED), glaucoma …

Omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have shown major health benefits, but the human body's …

Several approaches have been investigated for preventing myopia progression in children
and teenagers. Among them, topical atropine has shown promising results and it is being …

The eyes are highly susceptible to the oxidative stress induced by ultraviolet B (UVB,
wavelength between 280∼ 320 nm), which could cause severe damage to the cornea …