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Eurostat: Cataract Surgeries Down by 4% in EU in 2021
The two most common surgical operations and procedures performed in EU hospitals (out of all surgical operations and procedures for which data are collected) are cataract surgery and cesarean sections. In 2021, cataract surgery was the most common surgical operation…
A Rare Disorder: What Is Lowe Syndrome?
Lowe Syndrome, also known as oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe (OCRL), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the triad of congenital cataracts, mental retardation, and renal tubular dysfunction. The disorder is caused by mutations in the OCRL1 gene, which encodes…
Types of Custom Contact Lenses
Custom contact lenses are created especially for you and precisely fit your eyes. These are mainly applied when conventional contact lenses are irritating you and cause discomfort every time you use them. These are extremely convenient if you have astigmatism…
Pupil Size Difference – What Is Anisocoria?
Anisocoria is a medical condition where the pupils of the eyes are unequal in size. While slight variations in pupil size are common and normal, significant differences in pupil size can be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition.…
What is Snow Blindness? Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Snow blindness, also known as photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis, is a condition that affects the eyes as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays reflecting off of snow or other bright surfaces. It is a temporary…
In Depth Look at Anatomy of the Eye
The human eye is one of the most complex and important sensory organs in the body. It allows us to see and interpret the world around us. The anatomy of the eye is made up of several different parts that…
What is Pseudophakia? | OBN
Pseudophakia, is a Latin word, made up of two parts pseudo (fake or artificial) and phakia(lens). It is an incredible visual rehabilitation technique, where an artificial İntraocular lens is introduced into the affected eye after the extraction of a cloudy…
Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking AI System for Eye Care
Researchers from Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology have achieved a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Their groundbreaking AI system, known as RETFound, not only excels in identifying sight-threatening eye diseases but also demonstrates the…
VSY’s ENOVA: Glistening-Free Hydrophobic IOL
VSY Biotechnology launches Enova, the First 100% Glistening Free Hydrophobic Acrylic IOL that does not Require Pre-hydration and Storage in Saline Solution! VSY Biotechnology announces Enova, the first 100% glistening-free hydrophobic acrylic IOL that requires neither pre-hydration nor storage in…
Bausch + Lomb Introduces Dry Eye Drug Miebo in the U.S.
Bausch + Lomb has officially launched Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) in the United States. Earlier in May, Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq received FDA approval for Miebo, marking it as the first…