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Neurophth’s ADOA Candidate Drug Gets Australian Approval
Neurophth Therapeutics announced that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted registration and approval for its candidate drug, NFS-05, for clinical trials aimed at addressing autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA). According to a company news release, ADOA is an…
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…
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…
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…