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What Is Arcus Senilis? | OBN
Arcus senilis (corneal arcus) is a medical condition that affects the cornea of the eye, causing it to develop a grayish or white ring around the iris. This ring can obstruct vision, cause glare or halos around lights, and affect…
What is Foster-Kennedy Syndrome? | OBN
What is Foster-Kennedy Syndrome? Foster-Kennedy Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the optic nerves, which are responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. It is characterized by a combination of optic nerve atrophy (nerve damage)…
What Is Panuveitis? | OBN
What is Panuveitis? Panuveitis is a type of uveitis that affects the entire uveal tract, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid of the eye. It is an inflammatory condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including blurred…
All You Need to Know About Visual Snow Syndrome
Eyes are sensitive and many the disorders or painful surgeries have an effect on eyes easily. Visual snow syndrome is described as snowy vision or static vision but even though it’s related to the eye, the disorder relates to vision.…
Understanding Amblyopia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What is Amblyopia? Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” is a condition that affects the vision in one or both eyes. It can make it difficult to see clearly and can impact everyday activities such as reading or playing sports.…
What Are the Causes of Nystagmus, Diagnoses, Treatments
What Is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is uncontrollable eye movements that can begin in infancy or are acquired later in life. It can cause decreased or limited vision. Occasionally, although there is a discomfort that does not show any symptoms, some visual…
Waardenburg Syndrome, Causes, Types, Symptoms
What is Waardenburg Syndrome Eyes? Waardenburg Syndrome is named after the ophthalmologist and geneticist Petrus Johannes Waardenburg back in 1951. Abnormal and unusual distribution of genetics during the embryogenesis result in depigmentation in some areas like hairs, eyes and skin.…
Cycloplegia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Cycloplegia? Cycloplegia is a condition that affects the ability of the eye to focus properly. It is caused by the paralysis of the ciliary muscle, which is responsible for changing the shape of the lens in the eye.…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers
Corneal ulcers may be caused by infections with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites such as Acanthamoeba (which lives in contaminated water). Ulcers may begin with a corneal injury, such as with severe dry eyes, if a foreign object scratches, penetrates,…
Dry Eye & Ocular Allergy
Ocular allergy is a common clinical disorder that includes dry eye syndrome in its differential diagnosis. While ocular allergy treatments have continued to evolve since the early 1990s when the new prescription topical agents became available, there have been no…