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World’s First Corneal Esthesiometer Approved by the FDA
Brill Engines, a subsidiary of Brill Pharma, specializing in pioneering medical solutions for ophthalmology, announced the FDA approval of its groundbreaking medical device, the Corneal Esthesiometer Brill (CEB). This approval marks a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology, as…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) & Patients Education I OBN
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a surgical procedure introduced by Robert Machemer that provides access to the posterior segment of the eye, allowing for the treatment of various vitreoretinal diseases. This technique has revolutionized ophthalmic surgery by enabling the management…
“Cocoa” Increases The Sharpness Of Vision
The acute effect of cocoa and red-berries on visual acuity and cone-mediated dark adaptation in healthy eyes. Researchers at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid have found that consuming pure cocoa can help improve vision in daylight. This recent research sheds light…
Marshall Health Network brings neuro-ophthalmology care to southern West Virginia with addition of Dr. Christopher Burrell – Marshall University
Marshall Health Network brings neuro-ophthalmology care to southern West Virginia with addition of Dr. Christopher Burrell Marshall University Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-30 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-30 07:00:00
Christopher Teng, cataract and glaucoma expert, named new chair of Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences – UMass Chan Medical School
Christopher Teng, cataract and glaucoma expert, named new chair of Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences UMass Chan Medical School Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-26 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-26 07:00:00
What Is Optical Coherence Tomography? – American Academy of Ophthalmology
What Is Optical Coherence Tomography? American Academy of Ophthalmology Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-26 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-26 07:00:00
Barbara Barclay Named Executive Director of NORA
The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) has named Barbara Barclay, a recognized leader in eye-tracking technology and health tech, as its new executive director effective October 1, 2024. Barclay’s extensive 30-year career includes serving as president of RightEye and North American…
AAOF & Meta Launch $1.5M Myopia Open-Science Initiative
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in partnership with Meta Reality Labs, has launched a $1.5 million open-science research initiative to study the relationship between visual experience and the progression of myopia. This initiative will support three independent studies…
Telescopic Contact Lenses | OBN
Telescopic contact lenses are a recent development in the field of ophthalmology that allows people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to see more clearly. Telescopic contact lenses use miniature telescopes that are built into the lens to magnify images and…
Challenges Ophthalmologists Face | OBN
We recently conducted a survey on LinkedIn to ask ophthalmologists about the largest problem they face in their field. A total of 153 people participated in the poll, and the results revealed some interesting insights. The top issue identified by…