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COVID-19 Found to Affect Retinal Health
The University of Missouri School of Medicine has revealed that the virus responsible for COVID-19 can penetrate the blood-retinal barrier, potentially causing long-term eye complications. The blood-retinal barrier is a crucial defense mechanism, protecting our vision from infections by preventing…
Beyeonics Installs First Beyeonics ONE Digital Exoscope
Beyeonics Vision has successfully installed the first Beyeonics ONE Digital Exoscope at Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center & Eye Institute of West Florida. The company announced that this advanced system is designed to enhance precision and streamline procedures, leveraging its superior…
Smart Contact Lens Monitors Pressure in Any Temperature
Researchers have developed a prototype “smart” contact lens that accurately measures eye pressure regardless of temperature, according to a study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Around 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, according to the Centers…
Staar Surgical and IQ Laser Vision Expand EVO ICL Use in the US
Staar Surgical announced a strategic partnership with IQ Laser Vision, a prominent vision correction organization with locations throughout California and Texas. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the use of EVO ICL lenses for surgical vision correction, specifically targeting patients…
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) | OBN
TED is an autoimmune disease in which the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye become inflamed. This inflammation can push the eyes forward (“staring” or “bulging”) or cause the eyes and eyelids to become red and swollen. In…
The Basics of Excimer Laser
In the field of ophthalmology, laser technology is used in many basic and clinical disciplines and specialities. It has played an important role in promoting the development of ophthalmology. Advancements in technology have allowed improvements in the surgical safety, efficacy, speed…
Scientists Develop AI to Help Doctors Pick Best IOL Option
Scientists have developed computer models of patients’ eyes to determine the most suitable intraocular lenses and to offer patients a visual simulation of their expected vision with these lenses. Although millions of individuals have undergone LASIK eye surgery since it…
What Is Bullous Keratopathy and How to Manage It
What Is Bullous Keratopathy? Bullous keratopathy (BK) is a pathological condition characterized by the presence of fluid-filled blisters or “bullae” on the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. The main underlying factor leading to the formation…
What Is Endophthalmitis and How to Manage It
What Is Endophthalmitis? Endophthalmitis is a rare but serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if not promptly treated. This infection targets the interior structures of the eye, causing inflammation and potential damage. Understanding the symptoms, causes, treatment…
What Is Bull’s Eye Maculopathy and How to Manage It
What Is Bull’s Eye Maculopathy? Bull’s Eye Maculopathy is a specific form of retinal disease characterized by changes in the pigmentation of the macular region of the retina, often presenting as a ‘bull’s eye’ pattern. The macula is the central…