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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.…
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…
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…
Eye Infection Treatment with Chloramphenicol Eye Drops- OBN
Durysta (bimatoprost and chloramphenicol) is a prescription medication produced by Allergan that is used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye). It is a combination of two medications: bimatoprost,…
Astigmatism: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common refractive error that causes distorted or blurred vision due to the irregular curvature of the cornea or lens in the eye. The cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, and the lens,…
Eye Health Pros Adopt Complementary Therapies
According to our recent LinkedIn survey results, 58% of ophthalmologists incorporate alternative or complementary therapies into their treatment plans for ocular diseases. This indicates that many healthcare professionals recognize the importance of a holistic approach to eye health. The Importance…
Unplugging The Clogged Drain In Glaucoma IOP
Glaucoma causes include elevated eye pressure (called intraocular pressure or IOP) due to the eye’s inability to drain fluid efficiently. A clear fluid called aqueous humor circulates inside the front portion of our eyes. To maintain a constant healthy eye…
Presbyopia: Causes, Symptoms, Management | OBN
What Is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a common, age-related vision condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it increasingly challenging to adjust focus between objects…