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Retinal Vascular Occlusion: Causes and Treatments
Have you ever wondered about the intricate network of blood vessels that sustains our vision? Behind the captivating scenes of our visual perception lies a delicate system vulnerable to a formidable adversary known as retinal vascular occlusion. This menacing condition,…
SpyGlass Pharma Secures $90M in Funding
SpyGlass Pharma has successfully closed a Series C financing round, raising $90 million. RA Capital Management led the funding round, joined by existing investors New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Vensana Capital, as well as new investors Samsara BioCapital and Vertex…
What Is Corneal Edema and How to Manage It
What Is Corneal Edema? Corneal edema refers to the swelling of the cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped layer at the front of the eye. This swelling typically results from an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the corneal layers, disrupting its usual…
Rapid Eye Disease Detection: Mobile App’s Power
Two students on the Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) have successfully developed a mobile app capable of detecting glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts within a matter of seconds. These three conditions are…
History of Cataract Surgery | OBN
A cataract is a pathologic condition in which the eye’s lens opacifies, resulting in changes to vision that can range from color changes and blurriness to halos around lights and, in the worst case scenario, blindness. A senile cataract, in…
Scientists Invent Glaucoma-Detecting Contact Lens
Academics from the UK and Türkiye have collaborated to create a contact lens equipped with micro-sensors capable of detecting changes in eye pressure, signaling potential glaucoma. The team behind this innovative development includes Professor Hamdi Torun from Northumbria University and…
OMNI Surgical System Greatly Reduces Medication Usage
Sight Sciences released study findings demonstrating that patients with glaucoma who had undergone procedures using their OMNI Surgical System technology had a greater average reduction in the usage of intraocular pressure-lowering medication compared to those who had received only minimally…
Iridex 532 and Iridex 577 Lasers Introduced in the US
Iridex has launhed its latest laser platforms, the Iridex 532 and Iridex 577 lasers, in the United States. The company highlights that both lasers are equipped with multiple treatment modes, incorporating continuous-wave and the proprietary MicroPulse technology. The devices boast…
Belkin’s Eagle Device FDA Cleared for Laser Trabeculoplasty
Belkin Vision has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Eagle device, a Q-switched, 532 nm-wavelength, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser developed for selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). The Eagle is positioned by Belkin as the first and only contactless laser for glaucoma, offering…
Keratoprosthesis: An Innovative Surgical Procedure
Keratoprosthesis refers to an innovative surgical procedure designed to restore vision in individuals suffering from severe corneal disease or damage. The term ‘keratoprosthesis’ is derived from the Greek words ‘kerato,’ meaning cornea, and ‘prosthesis,’ meaning artificial addition. The cornea, being…