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The Evolution of Intraocular Lenses
Cataract is the most prevalent ophthalmic disease. Treatment of cataracts has been practiced for centuries using various surgical and nonsurgical procedures. However, avoidance of complications and attainment of high-quality postoperative visual rehabilitation were difficult in the years before the introduction…
Managing Glaucoma with Goniosynechialysis | OBN
What is Goniosynechialysis? Goniosynechialysis, abbreviated as GSL, is a surgical procedure used in the management of angle-closure glaucoma. This procedure involves the careful separation of abnormal adhesions or synechiae that have formed between the iris and the trabecular meshwork, which…
Sightsavers’ Eye Health Project Transforms Lives
A health project in the Morogoro and Singida regions has revealed a glimmer of hope in averting a potential national eye health crisis in Tanzania. In 2022, an estimated 8.2 million people in the country were grappling with vision loss,…
How to Deal with the Epithelial Herpetic Keratitis
Trifluridine eye drop, acyclovir (ACV) ointment, ganciclovir gel, and oral ACV are still the main therapeutic agents. Cryopreserved amniotic membrane has been recently used as an adjuvant treatment. Resistance to ACV has become a concerning issue. The animal models of…
What Is Doll’s Eye Reflex?
The Doll’s Eye Reflex, also known as oculocephalic reflex or vestibulo-ocular reflex, is a crucial neurological assessment tool used to evaluate brainstem function and integrity. This reflex involves the movement of the eyes in the opposite direction of head movement…
Corneal Melt: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Corneal Melt, also known as keratolysis, is a severe degenerative condition of the eye characterized by the progressive dissolution of the corneal stroma, the middle and thickest layer of the cornea. This dissolution often leads to a thinning and potential…
What is Vitrectomy Surgery for Floaters?
Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes that drift across your field of vision. While typically benign, they can be bothersome and impact visual clarity. Floaters result from changes in the vitreous humor, the gel-like substance filling the eye’s interior. For…
What is Vitritis and How to Manage it?
Vitritis is an ocular condition characterized by inflammation of the vitreous, a gel-like substance filling the eyeball behind the lens and in front of the retina. This inflammation can be due to various causes, including infections, autoimmune diseases, or trauma…
VSY Unveils Enova Advanced EDoF IOL at EPOMEC 2023
VSY Biotechnology, a leading company in ophthalmic innovations, made a notable presence at the 10th Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference (EPOMEC 2023) in Dubai. The conference, held from 23-25 November, marked a significant moment for VSY Biotechnology as…
Role of Corneal Hysteresis in Glaucoma Risk Assessment
What is Corneal Hysteresis? Corneal hysteresis is a measure of the cornea’s ability to absorb and dissipate energy when subjected to stress, such as the pressure exerted within the eye. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the…