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J & J Vision Receives FDA Clearance for Elita Laser
Johnson & Johnson Vision has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Elita Femtosecond Laser, which is used for creating LASIK flaps. The Elita laser will be introduced at the 2023 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting (ASCRS)…
Presbyopia Correcting Drops | OBN
The eye drops don’t treat the cause of presbyopia but help treat its symptoms. Instead of targeting the eyes’ lens, the drops make the eyes’ pupils smaller, creating a pinhole effect that increases the depth of focus. The eye drops…
The Role Of Endoscopy In Ophthalmology
Current technology for ophthalmic endoscopy delivers undoubted advantages in certain surgical situations. It provides excellent visualization in eyes with compromised view through the cornea, anterior segment, or lens. It facilitates excellent peripheral PRP in the patients with peripheral ischemic retinopathies.…
Corneal Swelling After Cataract Surgery I OBN
One of the most frequently asked questions is whether it is normal to have corneal swelling after cataract surgery. First of all, cataract surgery helps you to improve your vision and you would not want blurred vision after surgery. However,…
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…
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…
How to Deal with Usher Syndrome and Retinal Degeneration I OBN
Usher syndrome is the most common condition that affects both hearing and vision; sometimes it also affects balance. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Deafness or hearing…
Managing Mydriasis in Cataract – IOL Surgery
Modern cataract surgery is generally a successful procedure. Recent advancements—which involve the use of pre- and intraoperative pharmacological protocols combined with optimal instrumentation allow for well-tolerated and effective procedures in the vast majority of patients. The maintenance of mydriasis and…
The Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Central Serous Retinopathy
Chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is best treated with photodynamic therapy, while a watch and wait approach is a reasonable option for acute disease. CSC is the fourth most common maculopathy after age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal…
Diabetic Macular Edema & Treatment Strategies
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the leading cause of blindness in the diabetic population. Although its prevalence varies, the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reported that 27% of type 1 diabetes (DM1) patients developed macular edema within nine years…