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Tracey Technologies Launches iTrace Prime
Tracey Technologies announced the launch of iTrace Prime, an upgraded software for the iTrace Ray Tracing aberrometer and corneal topographer. The latest software update (7.0) enhances the information gathering capabilities of a single device, as per a company announcement. The…
AI Is The Most Promising Research Area in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a medical field that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Advancements in technology have made it possible to develop new approaches for diagnosing and treating ocular diseases. One of the most promising areas of research…
Debate Over The Future of Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has come a long way since its invention over 2,000 years ago. With the advancements in technology, the question on everyone’s mind is whether robots will take over the industry and perform all cataract surgeries. In order to…
Eye Drops Recall: Bacterial Infection Can Be Contagious
*This news has been updated, please click the link to see the updated version. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expressed concerns that a drug-resistant bacterial strain, linked to imported eyedrops from India, has spread from person…
The Effect of Psilocybin on Color Blindness
Researchers at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Center for Behavioral Health, Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio have authored a case report on the potential positive effects of psilocybin on color blindness. The report, published in the…
J & J Vision Receives FDA Clearance for Elita Laser
Johnson & Johnson Vision has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Elita Femtosecond Laser, which is used for creating LASIK flaps. The Elita laser will be introduced at the 2023 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting (ASCRS)…
Presbyopia Correcting Drops | OBN
The eye drops don’t treat the cause of presbyopia but help treat its symptoms. Instead of targeting the eyes’ lens, the drops make the eyes’ pupils smaller, creating a pinhole effect that increases the depth of focus. The eye drops…
The Role Of Endoscopy In Ophthalmology
Current technology for ophthalmic endoscopy delivers undoubted advantages in certain surgical situations. It provides excellent visualization in eyes with compromised view through the cornea, anterior segment, or lens. It facilitates excellent peripheral PRP in the patients with peripheral ischemic retinopathies.…
How to Diagnose and Treat Thyroid Eye Disease
TED is an autoimmune disease in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye become inflamed. This inflammation can push the eyes forward (“staring” or “bulging”) or cause the eyes and eyelids to become red and swollen. In some…
What is DURYSTA Implant? What are the Side Effects? – OBN
DURYSTA is a biodegradable implant applied to an eye affected by glaucoma or high eye pressure. It’s a drug under the class of Prostaglandin Analogs, which are used to lower pressure in the eyes. DURYSTA is made of a biodegradable…