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General Stages of AMD & Management
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is diagnosed by a comprehensive eye exam and other testing. There are three general stages of AMD, partly based on the size and amount of drusen found under the retina on examination. Early AMD In early…
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…
Managing Mydriasis in Cataract – IOL Surgery
Modern cataract surgery is generally a successful procedure. Recent advancements—which involve the use of pre- and intraoperative pharmacological protocols combined with optimal instrumentation allow for well-tolerated and effective procedures in the vast majority of patients. The maintenance of mydriasis and…
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…
Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) & Children
Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is characterized by the presence of complex visual hallucinations in psychologically healthy but visually impaired people. It has been well described in the adult population but has been less well characterized in children. Charles Bonnet syndrome causes a…
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…
Staring At A Deep Red Light Three Minutes A Day
Staring at Red Light for 3 Minutes Appears to Improve Eyesight in Over 40s. Scientists believe shining a special red light in the eye could help improve age-related vision problems. The age spectrum of human populations is shifting towards the…
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…