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5 Essential Tips for Choosing Sunglasses for Eye Protection
As summer is approaching and the sun becomes more intense, it’s crucial to prioritize eye protection by choosing the right sunglasses. Not all sunglasses are created equal when it comes to safeguarding your eyes from harmful UV rays and other…
Top 10 Medical Devices in Ophthalmology
Medical technology has advanced significantly in recent years, providing numerous benefits to patients and healthcare professionals. In the field of ophthalmology, innovative medical devices have been developed that have revolutionized the way eye conditions are diagnosed and treated. Here are…
The Top 10 Advances in Contact Lens Technology
Contact lenses have come a long way since their inception in the early 1900s. From being a simple corrective device for vision problems, they have evolved into a versatile tool for addressing various eye conditions and enhancing vision. Thanks to…
Azura Ophthalmics: Phase 2 Results for AZR-MD-001
Azura Ophthalmics reported positive top-line efficacy and safety outcomes from a phase 2 investigation of AZR-MD-001 in individuals experiencing Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD) due to challenges in comfortably wearing lenses and demonstrating signs of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The trial…
Carolina Ophthalmology Associates Partners with North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat-Chapel Hill and aligns with Duke Health – Duke Health
Carolina Ophthalmology Associates Partners with North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat-Chapel Hill and aligns with Duke Health Duke Health Source: Author: | Date: 2023-12-11 08:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2023-12-11 08:00:00
The Evolution of Intraocular Lenses
Cataract is the most prevalent ophthalmic disease. Treatment of cataracts has been practiced for centuries using various surgical and nonsurgical procedures. However, avoidance of complications and attainment of high-quality postoperative visual rehabilitation were difficult in the years before the introduction…
Persistent Pupillary Membrane: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Persistent Pupillary Membrane? Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) is a congenital eye condition that occurs when remnants of a fetal membrane persist in the eye beyond the usual developmental stage. During fetal development, the pupillary membrane is a normal…
Managing Glaucoma with Goniosynechialysis | OBN
What is Goniosynechialysis? Goniosynechialysis, abbreviated as GSL, is a surgical procedure used in the management of angle-closure glaucoma. This procedure involves the careful separation of abnormal adhesions or synechiae that have formed between the iris and the trabecular meshwork, which…
Sightsavers’ Eye Health Project Transforms Lives
A health project in the Morogoro and Singida regions has revealed a glimmer of hope in averting a potential national eye health crisis in Tanzania. In 2022, an estimated 8.2 million people in the country were grappling with vision loss,…
How to Deal with the Epithelial Herpetic Keratitis
Trifluridine eye drop, acyclovir (ACV) ointment, ganciclovir gel, and oral ACV are still the main therapeutic agents. Cryopreserved amniotic membrane has been recently used as an adjuvant treatment. Resistance to ACV has become a concerning issue. The animal models of…