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Scleritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

What Is Scleritis? Scleritis is a rare and potentially serious inflammatory eye condition that affects the sclera, the white part of the eye. It is usually accompanied by severe eye pain and can cause vision loss if left untreated. There…

What Are the Causes of Nystagmus, Diagnoses, Treatments

What Is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is uncontrollable eye movements that can begin in infancy or are acquired later in life. It can cause decreased or limited vision. Occasionally, although there is a discomfort that does not show any symptoms, some visual…

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,…

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…

Glaucoma Medication Options | OBN

The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. They work by lowering the pressure in the eye and preventing damage to the optic nerve. These eye drops won’t cure glaucoma or reverse vision loss, but they…

In Light Of Managing Retrobulbar Hemorrhage

Retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH) is a rapidly progressive, sight-threatening emergency that results in an accumulation of blood in the retrobulbar space.  The blood accumulation can lead to an increased IOP that may result in stretching of the optic nerve and blockage…

Effects of Pregnancy on Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a bilateral, noninflammatory, and often asymmetric condition that leads to progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea. This corneal irregularity may lead to blurry and distorted vision. Although the exact cause of keratoconus remains unknown, it is thought…

What is Mucus Fishing Syndrome, Causes and Treatments

Eye mucus fishing syndrome is a cyclic condition resulting from the constant extraction of mucous strands from the eye. The condition itself starts with ocular irritation, then leads to excessive mucus production, thereby causing further irritation and more mucus discharge.…

General Stages of AMD & Management

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is diagnosed by a comprehensive eye exam and other testing. There are three general stages of AMD, partly based on the size and amount of drusen found under the retina on examination. Early AMD  In early…

Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency & Blood Ties

Two types of plasminogen deficiency are described in the medical literature. Congenital type 1 plasminogen deficiency is a quantitative disorder with parallel reductions in both the level of immunoreactive and functional plasminogen; type1 plasminogen deficiency is also called hypoplasminogenemia, and…

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