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What Are Retinal Pattern Dystrophies
Retinal pattern dystrophies, as the name implies, are a group of disorders characterized by diverse pigment deposition patterns in the macula’s retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The RPE, located in the retina’s outermost layer, is rich in pigment particles, such as…
Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Causes and Management
Just as a birdshot from a shotgun scatters in a wide pattern, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy marks the retina with a distinct scatter of cream-colored spots, painting a characteristic pattern that gives the condition its unique name. Definition and Overview Birdshot Chorioretinopathy…
What Is Intumescent Cataract? | OBN
What is intumescent cataract? Intumescent cataracts are mature or older stages of cataract. This cataract is the result of degeneration in lens proteins leading to swelling of lens, followed by shallow Anterior chamber, secondary angle closure glaucoma and vision impairment.…
Anophthalmia: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment | OBN
Anophthalmia is a severe form of eye malformation in which the eye structures fail to develop properly during embryonic development. It can occur unilaterally, affecting one eye, or bilaterally, affecting both eyes. The absence of one or both eyes can…
Cellusion Secures $21 Million Funding
Cellusion, a Tokyo-based biotech company, announced the successful completion of its Series C Round financing, raising an impressive 2.83 billion yen, equivalent to $21 million. The primary focus of this funding is to accelerate the advancement of Cellusion’s lead program,…
Cataract Surgery & Goniotomy | OBN
Goniotomy is an advanced surgical procedure in which the surgeon uses a unique lens (called a goniolens) to view the structures in the front part of the eye. The surgeon is then able to use advanced surgical devices to make…
Conjunctival Nevus: A Benign Growth on the Eye’s Surface
Peering into the world with bright, expressive eyes is a joy that can captivate hearts and ignite curiosity. However, when a benign growth like a conjunctival nevus takes residence on the surface of the eye, it introduces a unique twist…
How to diagnose Papilledema, A Swollen Optic Nerve?
Papilledema is the swelling of the optic nerve as it enters the back of the eye due to raised intracranial pressure. Fluid surrounding the brain is constantly produced and reabsorbed, maintaining just enough intracranial pressure to help protect the brain…
Researchers Develop Criteria to Diagnose Optic Neuritis
A UCL-led team of researchers has created universal criteria for identifying the blinding eye disease optic neuritis. Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve that causes rapid and severe vision loss in approximately 6 in 100,000 people. It…
Researchers Uncover Promising Path to Vision Restoration
Researchers at the Université de Montréal have made a groundbreaking discovery that offers new hope for restoring vision in patients with degenerative retinal disease. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, was led by Michel…