Dr.
Sandeep Samudre, Founder launched the Dry Eye Care Center @ Eastern
Virginia Eye Institute (EVEI). The event presented a lecture on dry
eye disease with emphasis on the cause and prevention of dry eye disease. The
effect of nutrition on dry eye was also highlighted. Dr. Samudre introduced The
Dry Eye Care Center @ EVEI, which offers evidence-based approach for
treatment of dry eye with Acupuncture. This is a first of its kind in the Hampton
Roads area. Dr. Samudre’s lecture was followed by an awards ceremony for
EVEI’s two young research scholars whose research has been accepted for
peer-reviewed international presentations.
Research topics included:
- Longitudinal modeling of improvement
in dry eye signs and symptoms after acupuncture.
- Determining the mechanism of action of novel neuro-protective agents for treatment
of glaucoma.
The student researchers were presented
with a science medal, another first for the Hampton Roads science community.
Dr.
Juan Montero of Montero Medical Missions and Ms. Tricia Randall of
Towne Bank were also honored with an appreciation award. This event was sponsored
by Towne Bank.
