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The Relation Between Eye Pressure & Blood Pressure
Evidence suggests that ocular perfusion pressure is a strong risk factor for glaucoma. Ocular perfusion pressure is the relationship between the eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP) and the blood pressure. An imbalance between these pressures can affect the optic…
The Benefits and Risks of Low Level Light Therapy in DMD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition of the eyes. It usually develops in people aged over 50, and leads to progressive loss of central vision. People with AMD may find it difficult to read or recognise faces, and…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) & Patients Education I OBN
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a surgical procedure introduced by Robert Machemer that provides access to the posterior segment of the eye, allowing for the treatment of various vitreoretinal diseases. This technique has revolutionized ophthalmic surgery by enabling the management…
Barbara Barclay Named Executive Director of NORA
The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) has named Barbara Barclay, a recognized leader in eye-tracking technology and health tech, as its new executive director effective October 1, 2024. Barclay’s extensive 30-year career includes serving as president of RightEye and North American…
Challenges Ophthalmologists Face | OBN
We recently conducted a survey on LinkedIn to ask ophthalmologists about the largest problem they face in their field. A total of 153 people participated in the poll, and the results revealed some interesting insights. The top issue identified by…
Best 10 Mobile Apps for Eye Health
According to recent studies, 4.5 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of visual impairment. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in helping people manage and improve their eye health. From monitoring vision changes to providing personalized exercises and…
VSY Biotechnology Announces OSA 2024 Winners at ESCRS 2024
VSY Biotechnology GmbH, a global leader in ophthalmic innovation and research, proudly announced the winners of the prestigious Ophthalmology Star Awards 2024 (OSA) during the Satellite Symposium at the ESCRS 2024 Congress in Barcelona. The annual Ophthalmology Star Awards ceremony…
CHMP Upholds Negative Opinion on Apellis’ GA Treatment
Apellis Pharmaceuticals faced another challenge as the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) upheld its negative opinion on pegcetacoplan, a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA). Despite strong support from the European retina community and dissenting votes from CHMP…
Trinity College Develops Gene Therapy for Glaucoma and AMD
A team of researchers at Trinity College Dublin has developed a gene therapy that shows promise for treating both glaucoma and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The therapy, which uses an enhanced gene (eNdi1) delivered by an approved virus, aims…
Visionix Unveils VX 610 Fundus Camera for DR Screening
Visionix USA has introduced the VX 610, a non-mydriatic automated fundus camera designed to improve retinal imaging and diabetic retinopathy screening. The VX 610 features auto alignment, auto focus, and auto capture, allowing for consistent, high-quality imaging with minimal user…