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Keratitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | OBN
What Is Keratitis? Keratitis refers to the inflammation of the cornea, which is the clear outer layer of the eye. This condition can be painful and may cause vision loss if left untreated. In this article, we will discuss the…
Shedding Light on Optic Neuritis: Causes and Treatments
What Is Optic Neuritis? Optic neuritis is a medical condition that occurs when the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain, becomes inflamed. This condition can cause pain, vision loss, and other vision-related symptoms. In…
VSY Biotechnology Achieved Strong Growth in Q1 2023
VSY Biotechnology GmbH is moving towards achieving its growth targets with incremental steps. The company’s General Manager, Andreas Kühnel, evaluated the impressive Q1 2023 results of the company in the following statement: “Our net sales in the first quarter of…
Inward Turning Eyelids: A Guide to Entropion
What Is Entropion? Entropion is an eye condition where the eyelid turns inward, causing the lashes and skin to rub against the eye’s surface. This can lead to discomfort, irritation, and damage to the cornea. In this article, we will…
The Eye Pain You Can’t Ignore: Corneal Abrasions
As we focus our lenses on the future of eye care, we find ourselves blinking in astonishment at the rapid advancements. However, despite these developments, some ocular afflictions still retain their old sting. One such inconvenience that continues to cause…
Inherited Vision Loss: A Closer Look at Best Disease
Best disease, also known as vitelliform macular dystrophy, is an inherited eye disorder that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. This disease was first described in 1905 by a German ophthalmologist named…
What Is Choroidal Hemangioma? | OBN
Choroidal hemangioma is a benign tumor that develops in the choroid, the layer of blood vessels that lies between the retina and the sclera (the white of the eye) in the eye. It is a rare condition that occurs in…
Balint Syndrome: Causes, Signs and Treatment
Balint syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects the ability to perceive, plan and initiate movement, and to direct attention to visual stimuli. It is named after the Hungarian neurologist, Rezső Balint, who first described the condition in 1909.…
What Is Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation?
What Are Limbal Stem Cells? Limbal stem cells are adult stem cells found in the limbus, a region located between the cornea and the eye’s conjunctiva. These cells are responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of the cornea, which…
Iris Trauma Repair I OBN
The colorful portion of the eye, the iris, is made up of a ring of muscle and connective tissue fibers that contract and stretch to open and close the pupil in response to the intensity of ambient light. The iris,…