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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…
VSY Biotechnology Achieved Strong Growth in Q1 2023
VSY Biotechnology GmbH is moving towards achieving its growth targets with incremental steps. The company’s General Manager, Andreas Kühnel, evaluated the impressive Q1 2023 results of the company in the following statement: “Our net sales in the first quarter of…
What Is Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation?
What Are Limbal Stem Cells? Limbal stem cells are adult stem cells found in the limbus, a region located between the cornea and the eye’s conjunctiva. These cells are responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of the cornea, which…
Iris Trauma Repair I OBN
The colorful portion of the eye, the iris, is made up of a ring of muscle and connective tissue fibers that contract and stretch to open and close the pupil in response to the intensity of ambient light. The iris,…
Tracey Technologies Launches iTrace Prime
Tracey Technologies announced the launch of iTrace Prime, an upgraded software for the iTrace Ray Tracing aberrometer and corneal topographer. The latest software update (7.0) enhances the information gathering capabilities of a single device, as per a company announcement. The…
AI Is The Most Promising Research Area in Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a medical field that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Advancements in technology have made it possible to develop new approaches for diagnosing and treating ocular diseases. One of the most promising areas of research…