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How to Manage Dermoid Cyst in the Eye
What Is Dermoid Cyst in the Eye? A dermoid cyst in the eye is a benign, congenital growth that can appear on or around the ocular structures. These cysts are unique because they contain a range of tissue types commonly…
What Is Conjunctival Hyperemia and How to Manage It
What is Conjunctival Hyperemia? Conjunctival hyperemia is the medical term for an excessive dilatation or engorgement of the conjunctival blood vessels. This results in a visible reddening of the white portion of the eye, known as the sclera. In layman’s…
Ocular Herpes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Ocular Herpes? Ocular herpes is an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, the same virus responsible for cold sores. This condition can manifest in various forms, affecting different parts of the eye including the eyelids, cornea,…
7 Tips for Recovering After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a common and effective procedure that involves removing the cloudy lens in the eye and replacing it with an artificial one. While the surgery itself is relatively quick and straightforward, it can take some time for the…
What is Graves Eye Disease?
Graves’ eye disease, also known as Graves’ Ophthalmopathy or Thyroid Eye disease, is a condition that typically develops in people with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves’ disease. The Link to Hyperthyroidism and Eye Symptoms The underlying cause of Graves’…
What is Pneumatic Retinopexy? I OBN
Pneumatic retinopexy is an in-office procedure used to repair certain types of retinal detachments. Pneumatic retinopexy typically treats rhegmatous retinal detachments. The eye is numbed with anesthesia so there is no pain. A gas bubble is injected into the eye…
Alcon Launches Experience Academy App
Alcon has introduced the Alcon Experience Academy (AEA) app to enhance the digital learning experience of eye care professionals (ECPs). The app enables customers to access AEA’s educational and training resources easily. It is a customizable platform that provides ECPs…
Overview of Ptosis Surgery | OBN
Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can…
What Is Dacryocystitis? Symptoms and Treatment
Dacryocystitis is an infection or inflammation of the tear sac, which is located at the corner of the eye near the nose. The tear sac is responsible for collecting and draining tears from the eye to the nasal cavity. When…
Impaired Vision: What Is Optic Atrophy?
What Is Optic Atrophy? Optic atrophy refers to an end-stage destruction of the retinal ganglion cell axons that comprise the optic nerve causing impairment to the anterior visual pathway (the path from the retina to the lateral geniculate body). On…