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A Comprehensive Guide to Visual Field Testing for Residents
Visual field testing is a vital diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the extent and quality of a person’s peripheral vision. It helps detect and monitor various ocular and neurological conditions, such as glaucoma, retinal disorders, and brain tumors. This article…
All You Need to Know about Trabeculectomy
Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure primarily used to treat glaucoma, a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in the eye. As one of the most commonly performed surgeries for…
History of Cataract Surgery | OBN
A cataract is a pathologic condition in which the eye’s lens opacifies, resulting in changes to vision that can range from color changes and blurriness to halos around lights and, in the worst case scenario, blindness. A senile cataract, in…
Iridotomy: Indications, Benefits and Risks
What Is Iridotomy? Iridotomy, often referred to as laser iridotomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at treating certain types of glaucoma and other eye conditions that cause an abnormal increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). It involves creating a tiny hole…
Scientists Invent Glaucoma-Detecting Contact Lens
Academics from the UK and Türkiye have collaborated to create a contact lens equipped with micro-sensors capable of detecting changes in eye pressure, signaling potential glaucoma. The team behind this innovative development includes Professor Hamdi Torun from Northumbria University and…
OMNI Surgical System Greatly Reduces Medication Usage
Sight Sciences released study findings demonstrating that patients with glaucoma who had undergone procedures using their OMNI Surgical System technology had a greater average reduction in the usage of intraocular pressure-lowering medication compared to those who had received only minimally…
Iridex 532 and Iridex 577 Lasers Introduced in the US
Iridex has launhed its latest laser platforms, the Iridex 532 and Iridex 577 lasers, in the United States. The company highlights that both lasers are equipped with multiple treatment modes, incorporating continuous-wave and the proprietary MicroPulse technology. The devices boast…
Keratoprosthesis: An Innovative Surgical Procedure
Keratoprosthesis refers to an innovative surgical procedure designed to restore vision in individuals suffering from severe corneal disease or damage. The term ‘keratoprosthesis’ is derived from the Greek words ‘kerato,’ meaning cornea, and ‘prosthesis,’ meaning artificial addition. The cornea, being…
Sight Sciences Applauds Medicare’s MIGS Decision
Sight Sciences expressed its support for the decision made by five Medicare Administrative Contractors to withdraw their previously announced final local coverage determinations (LCDs) for Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, originally slated to become effective on January 29, 2024. The five MACs—WPS…
LVPEI and CORE Form Strategic Partnership
In a significant development in the field of eye care and vision science, the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo have established a strategic partnership. This alliance,…