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What Is Panuveitis? | OBN
What is Panuveitis? Panuveitis is a type of uveitis that affects the entire uveal tract, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid of the eye. It is an inflammatory condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including blurred…
Cycloplegia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Cycloplegia? Cycloplegia is a condition that affects the ability of the eye to focus properly. It is caused by the paralysis of the ciliary muscle, which is responsible for changing the shape of the lens in the eye.…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers
Corneal ulcers may be caused by infections with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites such as Acanthamoeba (which lives in contaminated water). Ulcers may begin with a corneal injury, such as with severe dry eyes, if a foreign object scratches, penetrates,…
Dry Eye & Ocular Allergy
Ocular allergy is a common clinical disorder that includes dry eye syndrome in its differential diagnosis. While ocular allergy treatments have continued to evolve since the early 1990s when the new prescription topical agents became available, there have been no…
Glaucoma Medication Options | OBN
The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. They work by lowering the pressure in the eye and preventing damage to the optic nerve. These eye drops won’t cure glaucoma or reverse vision loss, but they…
In Light Of Managing Retrobulbar Hemorrhage
Retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH) is a rapidly progressive, sight-threatening emergency that results in an accumulation of blood in the retrobulbar space. The blood accumulation can lead to an increased IOP that may result in stretching of the optic nerve and blockage…
All About Irido-Corneal Endothelial Syndrome
The iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is a developmental disorder of the eye characterized by acquired nontraumatic corneal edema, progressive abnormalities of the iris, and elevated intraocular pressure. Three subcategories of ICE syndrome are commonly recognized: essential iris atrophy, the iris…
Effects of Pregnancy on Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a bilateral, noninflammatory, and often asymmetric condition that leads to progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea. This corneal irregularity may lead to blurry and distorted vision. Although the exact cause of keratoconus remains unknown, it is thought…
The Connection Between Lupus and Macular Degeneration I OBN
Lupus is a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss. But the two disparate diseases share an unexpected connection. Lupus, an autoimmune disease, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss, share a…
What is color blindness and what are its types?
Color blindness is a deficiency in seeing color or differentiating colors. Color blindness is an inherited vision problem mainly but can arise by losing functionality in cone cells in the retina or from heavy physical or chemical damage in the…