Glaucoma Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in adults 60 years and over and over and the fourth leading cause of moderate to severe vision impairment. This makes glaucoma the most common cause of irreversible blindness. However, the prevalence of glaucoma is most likely underestimated. Many instances of glaucoma do not get detected,
Ophthalmology was one of the first fields to adopt and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Ophthalmic imaging lends itself to AI, and the industry has truly been ahead of its time in using algorithms to recognize disorders, namely retinal diseases, and glaucoma. However, using AI technology to detect and predict corneal disease has had a
The 3rd week in August is contact lens week. This year it falls on August 21st-25th. This seemingly quiet and understated health week may be one of the most important ones of the year! Did you know that keratitis is a leading cause of global blindness, and the number one cause of infectious keratitis in
In 2022, after several years of hiatus due to COVID restrictions, SightLife (now jointly HCP) was able to resume work in Nepal. They facilitated an in-person training on clinical management of cornea care for ophthalmic assistants in Nepal. The event was hosted by Bharatpur Eye Hospital, one of SightLife’s longtime regional partners. It focused on
KeraLink is excited to announce a new partnership with Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP), a well-established eye care organization dedicated to focusing on training and empowering local personnel. Recently, HCP acquired SightLife International, strengthening their already established long-term partnership. This acquisition has allowed HCP to expand and concentrate more efforts at combating corneal disease. Now, the
Shroff’s has recently implemented a successful comprehensive project in the district of Mohammadi which trained workers at every level of care. Now, Shroff’s, along with KLI will replicate and expand this model of training to other districts in India. Microbial keratitis is an ocular emergency. Without prompt, appropriate treatment, significant ocular morbidity can ensue, including
KeraLink International (KLI) is excited to announce a new partnership with Shroff’s Charitable Eye Hospital (SCEH). Shroff’s is a globally renowned eye care organization dedicated to focusing on strengthening corneal services at each level of care throughout the community. The partnership between KeraLink and Shroff’s will bring together decades of experience, resources and networks aimed
According to the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness [IAPB], cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Several types of cataracts can form, but most are due to age-related causes. Age-related cataracts develop because of biological changes in the eye starting around
