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What is Graves Eye Disease?
Graves’ eye disease, also known as Graves’ Ophthalmopathy or Thyroid Eye disease, is a condition that typically develops in people with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves’ disease. The Link to Hyperthyroidism and Eye Symptoms The underlying cause of Graves’…
What is Pneumatic Retinopexy? I OBN
Pneumatic retinopexy is an in-office procedure used to repair certain types of retinal detachments. Pneumatic retinopexy typically treats rhegmatous retinal detachments. The eye is numbed with anesthesia so there is no pain. A gas bubble is injected into the eye…
What are Congenital Eye Diseases? (Listed)
Congenital eye diseases are conditions that affect infants and are present at birth. These conditions can lead to vision impairment and blindness if not properly treated. Three of the most common congenital eye diseases are congenital cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and…
What is Eales Disease? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Eales Disease? Eales disease is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye responsible for sending visual signals to the brain. The exact cause of Eales disease is not known,…
Alcon Launches Experience Academy App
Alcon has introduced the Alcon Experience Academy (AEA) app to enhance the digital learning experience of eye care professionals (ECPs). The app enables customers to access AEA’s educational and training resources easily. It is a customizable platform that provides ECPs…
Overview of Ptosis Surgery | OBN
Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can…
Why Does my Eye Twitch?
FAQ What causes eye twitching? Eye twitching can be caused by a variety of factors, including fatigue, stress, eye strain, caffeine, dry eyes, allergies, and neurological disorders. Is eye twitching a serious condition? Eye twitching is usually a benign condition…
What Is Dacryocystitis? Symptoms and Treatment
Dacryocystitis is an infection or inflammation of the tear sac, which is located at the corner of the eye near the nose. The tear sac is responsible for collecting and draining tears from the eye to the nasal cavity. When…
Impaired Vision: What Is Optic Atrophy?
What Is Optic Atrophy? Optic atrophy refers to an end-stage destruction of the retinal ganglion cell axons that comprise the optic nerve causing impairment to the anterior visual pathway (the path from the retina to the lateral geniculate body). On…
How to Get Rid of a Stye
What Is a Stye? A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a common eye condition that affects the eyelid. It is a small, painful lump that develops at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid. Styes are…