Newsletter Subscribe
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
Treatments & Surgery
Share your love
How Smoking Affects Your Eye Health
Smoking is widely recognized as a major health hazard, contributing to a range of systemic diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. However, the harmful effects of smoking extend beyond these well-known conditions, significantly impacting eye health as well.…
Calcium Channel Blockers Increase Risk of Glaucoma
A comprehensive meta-analysis revealed that the use of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), particularly cardioselective agents, was associated with a modest but statistically significant risk of glaucoma. The analysis indicated that patients with a prior history of CCB treatment had a…
What Is Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage? | OBN
What Is Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage? Suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a sight-destroying pathology. It arises when there is a rupture of long or short ciliary arteries during an intraocular surgery and blood is contained in the space between the choroid and the sclera.…
Peters Anomaly: Causes, Symptoms and Management
What Is Peters Anomaly? Peters anomaly is a rare congenital ocular condition primarily affecting the anterior segment of the eye. At its core, it’s characterized by the abnormal development of the cornea’s central layers and potential adhesions between the cornea…
Glaucoma Market to Grow to $3.5 Billion by 2030
According to GlobalData, the glaucoma market across the seven major markets* is predicted to grow steadily from $2.8 billion in 2020 to $3.5 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%. According to the latest analysis…
What Is Capsulorhexis and How It’s Done
What Is Capsulorhexis? Capsulorhexis, derived from the Latin “capsula” (little container) and Greek “rhexis” (rupture), refers to the precise and controlled tear of the anterior lens capsule during cataract surgery. This procedure creates a circular opening through which the cloudy…
All About Phacoemulsification Procedure | OBN
The phacoemulsification procedure has transformed cataract surgery, offering a less invasive and more efficient method for cataract removal. This advanced surgical technique uses ultrasonic vibrations to emulsify the cloudy lens, which is then aspirated out and replaced with an artificial…
Alcon and Ivantis Lose Patent Battle to Sight Sciences.
Sight Sciences announced its success in defeating all four patent invalidity challenges that were filed against it by Alcon and Ivantis in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Patent Infringement Litigation Over Hydrus® Microstent In September 2021, Sight Sciences…
The Biggest Challenges in Ophthalmology Today
A recent survey conducted by OBN on LinkedIn asked participants to identify the most pressing challenge facing the ophthalmology field today. The poll revealed that nearly half of the respondents believe patient access to care is the primary issue, followed…
New Consensus: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease
A new consensus report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges that myopia be classified as a disease requiring medical diagnosis. The report emphasizes the growing prevalence of myopia globally, which is projected to affect 5 billion…