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Tired-Looking Eyes: What Is Blepharoplasty?
What Is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty, colloquially known as an “eyelid lift”, is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the appearance of the eyelids. It can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both, depending on the patient’s needs…
Granular Corneal Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Granular corneal dystrophy (GCD) is an inherited eye disorder that affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. This autosomal dominant condition is caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene, responsible for encoding a protein found throughout the…
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect: Causes and Treatment
Get ready to dive into the “pupil”-lating world of the ‘Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect’ (RAPD). But don’t let the term “defect” have you “seeing double” with concern. In the vast cosmos of ophthalmology, it’s merely another star, albeit one that…
Hypotony Maculopathy: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Borrowing from the language of meteorology, we often talk about intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye akin to the atmospheric pressure that shapes our weather. But what happens when this pressure drops significantly, much like a sudden atmospheric low pressure…
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
In the fascinating realm of medicine, where every condition has its unique story, Ocular Myasthenia Gravis (OMG) spins a captivating narrative of its own. As a mysterious subset of the broader Myasthenia Gravis family, OMG often lurks behind the curtains…
Posterior Capsular Opacification | OBN
What Is Post-Capsular Opacification? After a smooth sail through cataract surgery, post capsular opacification (PCO) can appear like a rogue wave, unexpected and potentially disruptive. It’s not an iceberg that sinks the ship, but it’s certainly worth keeping an eye…
What Is Conjunctivochalasis Surgery? | OBN
Conjunctivochalasis, though perhaps lesser-known compared to other eye disorders, is a condition that deserves our attention. It manifests as a redundancy of the loose, non-elastic, conjunctival tissue in the eye, often leading to various uncomfortable symptoms. Conjunctivochalasis is a clinical…
All About Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy
What Is Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy? Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy (ABMD) is a prevalent corneal dystrophy that often goes unrecognized until it starts affecting our precious gift of sight. As the most common type of corneal dystrophy, ABMD affects the…
What Is Ocular Torticollis? | OBN
What Is Ocular Torticollis? Ocular torticollis, sometimes referred to as ocular “twisted neck,” is a condition where an individual adopts an abnormal head or neck position to compensate for an eye misalignment or vision disorder. The purpose of this unusual…
Myasthenia Gravis Ptosis and Its Management
What Is Myasthenia Gravis? Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. In individuals with MG, the immune system produces antibodies that target acetylcholine receptors, vital for nerve-to-muscle communication. This disrupts the normal…