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The Connection Between Lupus and Macular Degeneration I OBN
Lupus is a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss. But the two disparate diseases share an unexpected connection. Lupus, an autoimmune disease, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss, share a…
Eye Infection Treatment with Chloramphenicol Eye Drops- OBN
Durysta (bimatoprost and chloramphenicol) is a prescription medication produced by Allergan that is used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye). It is a combination of two medications: bimatoprost,…
FDA’s Warning about Unapproved Amniotic Fluid Eye Drops
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety communication warning against the use of amniotic fluid eye drops to treat dry eye disease. The FDA has found that some manufacturers are marketing and distributing these drops without…
Presbyopia: Causes, Symptoms, Management | OBN
What Is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a common, age-related vision condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it increasingly challenging to adjust focus between objects…
Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency & Blood Ties
Two types of plasminogen deficiency are described in the medical literature. Congenital type 1 plasminogen deficiency is a quantitative disorder with parallel reductions in both the level of immunoreactive and functional plasminogen; type1 plasminogen deficiency is also called hypoplasminogenemia, and…
How to Deal with Usher Syndrome and Retinal Degeneration I OBN
Usher syndrome is the most common condition that affects both hearing and vision; sometimes it also affects balance. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Deafness or hearing…
The Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Central Serous Retinopathy
Chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is best treated with photodynamic therapy, while a watch and wait approach is a reasonable option for acute disease. CSC is the fourth most common maculopathy after age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal…
Covid-19 Vaccine & Ophthalmology | OBN
Puffy eyes, red eyes/eyelids, swollen eyelids, eye aches, eye lids hurting when blinking, slight lip swelling and itchy face – neck are all the reported side effects of Covid-19 Vaccines. Fear of side effects, including how it may affect vision,…
Diabetic Macular Edema & Treatment Strategies
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the leading cause of blindness in the diabetic population. Although its prevalence varies, the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reported that 27% of type 1 diabetes (DM1) patients developed macular edema within nine years…
Dry Eye Disease Treatment With Nasal Spray
In dry eye disease, the loss of tear film homeostasis triggers a vicious cycle that involves inflammation and cellular damage as both sequellae of disease as well as primary components contributing to progression, which in turn leads to further tear…