Gary Barth discusses his long-term humanitarian work in conflict zones and remote areas of the world. How and why did you become an ophthalmologist? I spent my junior year in college in India, where I saw so much blindness. Later, I worked as a general physician with ...

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an innovative approach to vision enhancement, diverging from the conventional path of corneal surgeries like LASIK or PRK. Unlike these corneal procedures, RLE is a lens replacement surgery that bears resemblance to cataract surgery. The essence of RLE lies in the replacement ...

Dry eye, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common condition where the eyes feel dry, scratchy, or irritated. It affects a lot of people, especially those who spend long hours on screens, wear contact lenses, or are older. Despite its common occurrence, many people don't recognize ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained widespread attention as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight loss. Its popularity has surged due to its effectiveness in helping patients control blood sugar levels and reduce body weight. However, with the increasing use of Ozempic, there has been ...

Understanding Cataracts and Traditional TreatmentCataracts, characterized by the clouding of the eye's natural lens, affect millions of people worldwide, causing impaired vision and, in severe cases, blindness. Cataracts occur when proteins in the eye's lens clump together, leading to a loss of transparency and subsequently blurring vision. Traditionally, ...