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Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Damage | OBN
The optic nerve is composed of approximately 1.5 million nerve fibers at the back of the eye that carry visual messages from the retina to the brain. When light hits the retina, the photoreceptors (light-sensitive cells) receive and transmit this…
Ocular Synechiae: A Rare but Serious Eye Condition
Synechiae, also known as adhesions, are abnormal bands of scar tissue that form between two or more organs or tissues. These bands can occur in different parts of the body and can cause a variety of symptoms. In this article,…
What Happens If You Get Pepper Spray In The Eye?
First and foremost, it’s important to remain calm. If you are wearing contact lenses you will need to remove them as soon as you can. You need to do it with clean fingers, if your skin has been in contact…
What Is Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration?
What Is Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration? Salzmann Nodular degeneration is an asymmetric, noninflammatory and slowly progressive condition associated with the formation of fibrous outgrowths in any part of cornea. It is usually secondary to phlyctenular or trachomatous keratitis, it appears as…
What Are Retinal Pattern Dystrophies
Retinal pattern dystrophies, as the name implies, are a group of disorders characterized by diverse pigment deposition patterns in the macula’s retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The RPE, located in the retina’s outermost layer, is rich in pigment particles, such as…
The Link Between Cataract Surgery and Dry Eye Disease
Cataract surgery is a common procedure performed to restore vision by removing a cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens. While the surgery is generally successful, some patients may experience dry eye syndrome as a potential complication.…
What is Lacrimal Lake Treatment
Let’s start with the definition of the lacrimal lake, as you may guess, the lacrimal lake is a pool of tears in the lower section of the eye that drains into the tear drainage system. Actually, we have a lacrimal…
What Is Ocular Hypotony and How to Manage It
Ocular hypotony, also known as low intraocular pressure, is a condition characterized by abnormally low pressure in the eye. This condition can lead to vision problems, eye pain, and other serious complications if not managed properly. In this article, we…
FDA Nods Miebo by Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq for DED
Bausch + Lomb announced that the FDA has granted approval for Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution; previously referred to as NOV03) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Miebo is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for…
Management of Traumatic Eye Injuries
Traumatic eye injuries can have devastating effects on a person’s vision, and in some cases can even lead to permanent blindness. These injuries are often caused by accidents, sports-related injuries, or physical assaults. Traumatic eye injury can range from minor…