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What Is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Surgery?
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty Surgery (SLT) is an innovative procedure that employs laser technology to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients diagnosed with glaucoma. High IOP is a major risk factor for glaucoma progression and can result in irreversible damage to…
Exophthalmos: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment | OBN
When it comes to the realm of ophthalmology, appearances can be more than meets the eye. This is especially true in the case of exophthalmos, a condition that may cause eyes to “pop” out but certainly not in the way…
Granular Corneal Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Granular corneal dystrophy (GCD) is an inherited eye disorder that affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. This autosomal dominant condition is caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene, responsible for encoding a protein found throughout the…
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect: Causes and Treatment
Get ready to dive into the “pupil”-lating world of the ‘Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect’ (RAPD). But don’t let the term “defect” have you “seeing double” with concern. In the vast cosmos of ophthalmology, it’s merely another star, albeit one that…
Hypotony Maculopathy: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Borrowing from the language of meteorology, we often talk about intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye akin to the atmospheric pressure that shapes our weather. But what happens when this pressure drops significantly, much like a sudden atmospheric low pressure…
Posterior Capsular Opacification | OBN
What Is Post-Capsular Opacification? After a smooth sail through cataract surgery, post capsular opacification (PCO) can appear like a rogue wave, unexpected and potentially disruptive. It’s not an iceberg that sinks the ship, but it’s certainly worth keeping an eye…
Choroideremia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Choroideremia is a rare genetic disorder that predominantly affects the choroid part of the eyes, leading to progressive vision loss. The condition is linked to mutations in the CHM gene, which is located on the X chromosome. This gene plays…
All About Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy
What Is Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy? Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy (ABMD) is a prevalent corneal dystrophy that often goes unrecognized until it starts affecting our precious gift of sight. As the most common type of corneal dystrophy, ABMD affects the…
What Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and How to Manage It
What Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy? Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION) refers to a type of vision loss that occurs due to reduced blood flow to the optic nerve, the critical structure responsible for transmitting visual signals from the eyes to the…
How to Manage Dermoid Cyst in the Eye
What Is Dermoid Cyst in the Eye? A dermoid cyst in the eye is a benign, congenital growth that can appear on or around the ocular structures. These cysts are unique because they contain a range of tissue types commonly…