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Cataract Journey and Medical Staff’s Role in Patient Care
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed operative procedure worldwide, typically concludes with the implantation of an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to correct aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens). The surgery—which involves removing the eye’s clouded lens and replacing it…
YAG Laser Capsulotomy Procedure | OBN
Cataract surgery has revolutionized the way we restore vision, but what happens when clarity begins to fade post-surgery? This is where YAG laser capsulotomy steps in, offering a solution that restores vision and rejuvenates the eyes. In this article, we’ll…
FDA Approves Lupin’s Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
Lupin Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, has officially received approval from the US FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%. This approval allows Lupin to introduce a generic counterpart to Bausch & Lomb Inc.’s Bromday…
MHRA Issues Warning for Nidek’s EyeCee Preloaded IOLs
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently issued a National Patient Safety Alert due to reports of increased intraocular pressure in patients recently implanted with EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs), which…
Fuchs’ Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Fuchs’ Dystrophy? Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive, inherited disease that affects the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye. This condition is named after Ernst Fuchs, the Austrian ophthalmologist who first described it in 1910. Fuchs’ dystrophy…
How to Educate Patients for Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV)
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a microsurgical procedure used by retina surgeons to perform a variety of operations. The first step in this procedure is to remove the “vitreous gel” that fills the back of the eye (hence “vitrectomy”). While…
Horner Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Horner’s Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects the nerves controlling the pupil, eyelid, and facial sweating on one side of the face. It is caused by damage to the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling certain…
Ocular Synechiae: A Rare but Serious Eye Condition
Synechiae, also known as adhesions, are abnormal bands of scar tissue that form between two or more organs or tissues. These bands can occur in different parts of the body and can cause a variety of symptoms. In this article,…
What is scotoma? Causes and Types – OBN
Scotomas can be referred to as blind spots, which are the areas we cannot see. They appear dark or very light, blurred or in a flickering state. These can either be short or long-term. Scotomas don’t cause any serious problems…
What Is Scleral Melanocytosis? | OBN
Scleral melanocytosis is a rare condition that is characterized by the dark pigmentation of the sclera (the white part of the eye) caused by an increased number of melanocytes in the eye. The condition is typically benign and does not…