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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…
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
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…
Best 10 Mobile Apps for Eye Health
According to recent studies, 4.5 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of visual impairment. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in helping people manage and improve their eye health. From monitoring vision changes to providing personalized exercises and…
CHMP Upholds Negative Opinion on Apellis’ GA Treatment
Apellis Pharmaceuticals faced another challenge as the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) upheld its negative opinion on pegcetacoplan, a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA). Despite strong support from the European retina community and dissenting votes from CHMP…
Embracing generative AI in ophthalmology – British Journal of Ophthalmology
Embracing generative AI in ophthalmology British Journal of Ophthalmology Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-20 12:20:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-20 12:20:00
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database study of cataract surgery: Report 17, a risk factor model for posterior capsule rupture | Eye – Nature
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database study of cataract surgery: Report 17, a risk factor model for posterior capsule rupture | Eye Nature Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-19 07:00:00 Source: Author: | Date: 2024-09-19 07:00:00
MCG Secures $1.5M Grant for New Diabetic Retinopathy Therapy
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Eye Institute to develop a new treatment for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Diabetic retinopathy results from…