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What Is Corneal Neovascularization? | OBN
What is Corneal Neovascularization? Corneal neovascularization refers to the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye. The cornea is responsible for protecting the eye and allowing light…
What Is Bitemporal Hemianopia? | OBN
Bitemporal hemianopia, also known as bitemporal heteronymous hemianopia, is a visual field defect that affects both eyes, resulting in the loss of vision in the outer (temporal) halves of the visual field. In simpler terms, individuals with bitemporal hemianopia experience…
Ocular Syphilis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Ocular Syphilis? Ocular syphilis is an inflammatory eye condition caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, the same organism responsible for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Ocular syphilis can occur at any stage of syphilis, including primary, secondary,…
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…
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…
What Is Conjunctival Hyperemia and How to Manage It
What is Conjunctival Hyperemia? Conjunctival hyperemia is the medical term for an excessive dilatation or engorgement of the conjunctival blood vessels. This results in a visible reddening of the white portion of the eye, known as the sclera. In layman’s…
7 Tips for Recovering After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a common and effective procedure that involves removing the cloudy lens in the eye and replacing it with an artificial one. While the surgery itself is relatively quick and straightforward, it can take some time for the…
How Steroids Affect Your Eyes
Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of testosterone in the body. They are often used by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance performance and increase muscle mass, but long-term use of anabolic steroids can cause a number of…