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What is DURYSTA Implant? What are the Side Effects? – OBN
DURYSTA is a biodegradable implant applied to an eye affected by glaucoma or high eye pressure. It’s a drug under the class of Prostaglandin Analogs, which are used to lower pressure in the eyes. DURYSTA is made of a biodegradable…
What is eye trachoma? How is it treated?
Trachoma is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection heals in a damaged way that the eyelid may turn inside or outside. Trachoma can be treated, however, as a result of a repetitive…
What Is Orbital Lymphoma? | OBN
Orbital lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, specifically the tissues in and around the eye socket (orbit). It is a rare form of lymphoma, accounting for only 1-2% of all cases. Orbital lymphoma can affect…
Scleritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Scleritis? Scleritis is a rare and potentially serious inflammatory eye condition that affects the sclera, the white part of the eye. It is usually accompanied by severe eye pain and can cause vision loss if left untreated. There…
What Are the Causes of Nystagmus, Diagnoses, Treatments
What Is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is uncontrollable eye movements that can begin in infancy or are acquired later in life. It can cause decreased or limited vision. Occasionally, although there is a discomfort that does not show any symptoms, some visual…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Ulcers
Corneal ulcers may be caused by infections with bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites such as Acanthamoeba (which lives in contaminated water). Ulcers may begin with a corneal injury, such as with severe dry eyes, if a foreign object scratches, penetrates,…
Dry Eye & Ocular Allergy
Ocular allergy is a common clinical disorder that includes dry eye syndrome in its differential diagnosis. While ocular allergy treatments have continued to evolve since the early 1990s when the new prescription topical agents became available, there have been no…
Glaucoma Medication Options | OBN
The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. They work by lowering the pressure in the eye and preventing damage to the optic nerve. These eye drops won’t cure glaucoma or reverse vision loss, but they…
In Light Of Managing Retrobulbar Hemorrhage
Retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH) is a rapidly progressive, sight-threatening emergency that results in an accumulation of blood in the retrobulbar space. The blood accumulation can lead to an increased IOP that may result in stretching of the optic nerve and blockage…
Effects of Pregnancy on Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a bilateral, noninflammatory, and often asymmetric condition that leads to progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea. This corneal irregularity may lead to blurry and distorted vision. Although the exact cause of keratoconus remains unknown, it is thought…