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Horner Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Horner’s Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects the nerves controlling the pupil, eyelid, and facial sweating on one side of the face. It is caused by damage to the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling certain…
Ocular Synechiae: A Rare but Serious Eye Condition
Synechiae, also known as adhesions, are abnormal bands of scar tissue that form between two or more organs or tissues. These bands can occur in different parts of the body and can cause a variety of symptoms. In this article,…
How Photopsies Occur and What is Photopsies
Briefly, a photopsia is a flash or light floating in your eye. They appear to be shiny and luminous. They can be experienced in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Photopsia can either be temporary or they…
Six Cases of Retinal Vasculitis Reported with Syfovre Use
After the initial approval of Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ geographic atrophy drug Syfovre (pegcetacoplan injection), six cases of retinal vasculitis have been reported. The ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee issued a notification disclosing these safety concerns to ASRS members,…
What Is Madras Eye Disease?
Madras eye disease, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It is a highly contagious…
Eye Drops vs. Eye İnjections for Retinal Vein Occlusion
A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers suggests that newly developed eye drops could potentially offer a more effective and comfortable treatment option for a common eye disease currently managed through eye injections. The eye disease in question is…
What is scotoma? Causes and Types – OBN
Scotomas can be referred to as blind spots, which are the areas we cannot see. They appear dark or very light, blurred or in a flickering state. These can either be short or long-term. Scotomas don’t cause any serious problems…
What Happens If You Get Pepper Spray In The Eye?
First and foremost, it’s important to remain calm. If you are wearing contact lenses you will need to remove them as soon as you can. You need to do it with clean fingers, if your skin has been in contact…
What Is Scleral Melanocytosis? | OBN
Scleral melanocytosis is a rare condition that is characterized by the dark pigmentation of the sclera (the white part of the eye) caused by an increased number of melanocytes in the eye. The condition is typically benign and does not…
EU Eases Contact Lens UDI Requirements
The European Commission has approved a revision to the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) to streamline the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) requirements for specific products, starting with contact lenses. Once implemented, the amendment will enable contact lens manufacturers to assign…