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Too much screen time? New treatment for dry eye disease gets approval in UAE
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (27+ words) MIEBO is the first prescription eye drop designed to directly target tear evaporation, one of the leading causes of the dry eye disease that affects millions worldwide....
Vision and devotion: A comprehensive guide to eye care
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) Tue, Feb 17, 2026 | Shaban 29, 1447 | Fajr 05: 34 As our communities enter the spiritual journey of Ramadan 2026, the shift in daily habits " fasting, altered sleep cycles, and late-night gatherings presents unique health considerations. We believe that preserving your vision is essential to fully experiencing…...
UAE doctors warn against rise in eye infections due to screens, AC, self-medication
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) Sat, Feb 07, 2026 | Shaban 19, 1447 | Fajr 05: 40 Doctors in the UAE are warning residents to take precautions against increasing cases of conjunctivitis, as hospitals report a steady rise in patients presenting with red, irritated and highly contagious eye infections. Ophthalmologists say the spike…...
UAE: Wearing cheap, unlicensed eye lenses for Halloween may lead to blindness, doctors warn
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (739+ words) Fri, Oct 31, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 9, 1447 | Fajr 05: 07 | DXB 31. 3 C Online or unlicensed sellers may offer lenses with poor fit, non-sterile packaging, or unknown dyes and materials Emergency rooms across the UAE report cases of severe eye infections and corneal injuries every year…...
UAE: Excessive screen time leads to rise in myopia, especially among students under 10
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | Rabi al-Awwal 27, 1447 | Fajr 04: 49 | DXB 31. 2 C Several doctors in the UAE are warning of a rise in myopia among schoolchildren, with excessive screen time emerging as a major driver of the condition. Younger children, especially those under 10, are proving…...