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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.…
How to Diagnose and Treat Thyroid Eye Disease
TED is an autoimmune disease in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye become inflamed. This inflammation can push the eyes forward (“staring” or “bulging”) or cause the eyes and eyelids to become red and swollen. In some…
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,…
What is DURYSTA Implant? What are the Side Effects? – OBN
DURYSTA is a biodegradable implant applied to an eye affected by glaucoma or high eye pressure. It’s a drug under the class of Prostaglandin Analogs, which are used to lower pressure in the eyes. DURYSTA is made of a biodegradable…
What is eye trachoma? How is it treated?
Trachoma is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection heals in a damaged way that the eyelid may turn inside or outside. Trachoma can be treated, however, as a result of a repetitive…
What Is Irregular Astigmatism? | OBN
What Is Irregular Astigmatism? Irregular astigmatism is a type of refractive error in the eye that results in distorted or blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, is not shaped evenly, resulting in…
Diplopia Disorder Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What Is Double Vision Disorder? Double vision, also known as diplopia, is a condition where a person sees two images of an object. This can occur when the eyes are not aligned correctly or when there is a problem with…
What Is Arcus Senilis? | OBN
Arcus senilis (corneal arcus) is a medical condition that affects the cornea of the eye, causing it to develop a grayish or white ring around the iris. This ring can obstruct vision, cause glare or halos around lights, and affect…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers
Corneal ulcers may be caused by infections with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites such as Acanthamoeba (which lives in contaminated water). Ulcers may begin with a corneal injury, such as with severe dry eyes, if a foreign object scratches, penetrates,…