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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…
World’s First Whole-Eye and Face Transplant Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking medical feat, a surgical team comprising more than 140 clinicians, including surgeons, nurses, and various healthcare professionals from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, has successfully conducted the world’s first whole-eye and partial face transplantation on a…
FDA Greenlights Phase 1 Trial for IOPCL Magnifier
OnPoint Vision has officially received FDA approval for their investigational device exemption (IDE) application, initiating the phase 1 in the pivotal clinical trial for the AccuraSee Intraocular Pseudophakic Capsular Lens (IOPCL) Magnifier (MAG). This trial focuses on the secondary implantation…
Dysphotopsia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | OBN
What Is Dysphotopsia? Dysphotopsia, a term often sending shivers down the spine of even the most experienced ophthalmologists, refers to a spectrum of visual disturbances that patients may experience following cataract surgery. It is derived from the Greek words ‘dys’…
What Is Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis and How to Manage It
What is Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK)? Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis, commonly referred to as DLK, is an inflammatory condition that can occur following LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery. DLK is characterized by inflammation in the corneal flap, which is…