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Managing Glaucoma with Goniosynechialysis | OBN
What is Goniosynechialysis? Goniosynechialysis, abbreviated as GSL, is a surgical procedure used in the management of angle-closure glaucoma. This procedure involves the careful separation of abnormal adhesions or synechiae that have formed between the iris and the trabecular meshwork, which…
Sightsavers’ Eye Health Project Transforms Lives
A health project in the Morogoro and Singida regions has revealed a glimmer of hope in averting a potential national eye health crisis in Tanzania. In 2022, an estimated 8.2 million people in the country were grappling with vision loss,…
How to Deal with the Epithelial Herpetic Keratitis
Trifluridine eye drop, acyclovir (ACV) ointment, ganciclovir gel, and oral ACV are still the main therapeutic agents. Cryopreserved amniotic membrane has been recently used as an adjuvant treatment. Resistance to ACV has become a concerning issue. The animal models of…
Retinal Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms and Management
Retinal vasculitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels of the retina. This inflammation can disrupt the normal blood flow, leading to complications that may compromise visual function. Pathophysiology In retinal vasculitis, inflammatory cells such as neutrophils, macrophages, and…
Corneal Melt: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Corneal Melt, also known as keratolysis, is a severe degenerative condition of the eye characterized by the progressive dissolution of the corneal stroma, the middle and thickest layer of the cornea. This dissolution often leads to a thinning and potential…
What is Vitrectomy Surgery for Floaters?
Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes that drift across your field of vision. While typically benign, they can be bothersome and impact visual clarity. Floaters result from changes in the vitreous humor, the gel-like substance filling the eye’s interior. For…
FDA Greenlights Phase 1 Trial for IOPCL Magnifier
OnPoint Vision has officially received FDA approval for their investigational device exemption (IDE) application, initiating the phase 1 in the pivotal clinical trial for the AccuraSee Intraocular Pseudophakic Capsular Lens (IOPCL) Magnifier (MAG). This trial focuses on the secondary implantation…
Dysphotopsia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | OBN
What Is Dysphotopsia? Dysphotopsia, a term often sending shivers down the spine of even the most experienced ophthalmologists, refers to a spectrum of visual disturbances that patients may experience following cataract surgery. It is derived from the Greek words ‘dys’…
VSY’s SVT Technology Secures Patent Grant in the US
Andreas C. Kühnel, Managing Director at VSY Biotechnology announced that the company’s innovative Sinusoidal Vision Technology (SVT®) has received its U.S. patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This significant milestone is a testament to the company’s commitment…
Pros and Cons of Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)
Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) technology is a groundbreaking advancement in the field of ophthalmology, offering a novel approach to vision correction and the treatment of cataracts. Unlike traditional intraocular lenses that are permanently fixed in their refractive power, LALs can…