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Alcon Introduces Launch Of AcrySof IQ Vivity
Development of active glasses for mitigating presbyopia has become an active area of research, facilitated by the miniaturization of focus-tunable lenses as well as the increased processing power of modern computers. Alcon the global leader in eye care dedicated to…
What Is Hyperopia (Astigmatism)? | OBN
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness and hypermetropia, is a refractive error of the eye that affects a person’s ability to see objects at close range. In this condition, light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of on…
Fuchs’ Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Fuchs’ Dystrophy? Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive, inherited disease that affects the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye. This condition is named after Ernst Fuchs, the Austrian ophthalmologist who first described it in 1910. Fuchs’ dystrophy…
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…