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The 40th Congress of the ESCRS | Milan 16
The 40th Congress of the ESCRS is taking place from 16-20 September 2022, at the Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy. The congress, which will host around 1,000 registered participants, will also be streamed via the virtual conferencing platform now…
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
A subtype of glaucomas known as primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is characterized by an open, seemingly normal anterior chamber angle and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), with no additional underlying disease. Secondary glaucoma is a condition where the elevated IOP…
What Is Vision Therapy and Who Needs It
Vision therapy is a specialized form of optometric care that utilizes a series of customized visual exercises and equipment to improve visual skills and processing. Often described as physical therapy for the eyes and brain, vision therapy aims to enhance…
What is Photophobia and How to Manage it
Photophobia, or sensitivity to light, is a common condition characterized by discomfort or pain in response to exposure to light. While it can occur in individuals with healthy eyes, photophobia is often associated with underlying eye conditions or systemic diseases.…
FDA Grants Breakthrough and RMAT Status to Aurion’s AURN001
Aurion Biotech has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) Designation by the FDA for AURN001, Aurion’s innovative allogeneic cell therapy candidate designed to treat corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease. Expediting Development and…
Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis | OBN
Preseptal cellulitis (periorbital cellulitis) is infection of the eyelid and surrounding skin anterior to the orbital septum. Orbital cellulitis is infection of the orbital tissues posterior to the orbital septum. Either can be caused by an external focus of infection (eg, a wound),…
Teprotumumab Shows Long-Lasting Benefits for TED Patients
Research presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, and published in the journal Thyroid, indicates that most patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) treated with teprotumumab did not require additional treatments nearly two years later.…
Australia’s 2nd Generation Bionic Eye Shows Promise in RP
Australia’s second-generation bionic eye has demonstrated “substantial improvement” in functional vision, daily activities, and quality of life for four participants over a period of more than two and a half years, according to the results of the first clinical trial.…
What Is Lens Replacement Surgery?
Lens replacement surgery, also known as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or Clear Lens Extraction (CLE), is a procedure designed to improve vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one. This surgery is particularly beneficial for those who…
Your Complete Guide to Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure that improves vision by removing cloudy lenses from the eyes and replacing them with artificial lenses. As technology advances and techniques improve, understanding the nuances of cataract surgery is crucial for anyone considering…