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A Rare Disorder: What Is Lowe Syndrome?
Lowe Syndrome, also known as oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe (OCRL), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the triad of congenital cataracts, mental retardation, and renal tubular dysfunction. The disorder is caused by mutations in the OCRL1 gene, which encodes…
Pupil Size Difference – What Is Anisocoria?
Anisocoria is a medical condition where the pupils of the eyes are unequal in size. While slight variations in pupil size are common and normal, significant differences in pupil size can be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition.…
Bausch + Lomb Introduces Dry Eye Drug Miebo in the U.S.
Bausch + Lomb has officially launched Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) in the United States. Earlier in May, Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq received FDA approval for Miebo, marking it as the first…
HOYA Surgical Optics Acquires Mid Labs and Fritz Ruck
HOYA Surgical Optics (“HSO”), the intraocular lens and related products division of HOYA Group, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of medical device companies Mid Labs and Fritz Ruck. Mid Labs is a California-based company focused on the…
Alcon Introduces Launch Of AcrySof IQ Vivity
Development of active glasses for mitigating presbyopia has become an active area of research, facilitated by the miniaturization of focus-tunable lenses as well as the increased processing power of modern computers. Alcon the global leader in eye care dedicated to…
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…
Conjunctivitis: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye,” is a prevalent eye condition that affects people of all ages. Characterized by redness, itching, and discomfort in the eyes, conjunctivitis can be caused by various factors, including viruses, bacteria, allergies, and irritants. Understanding…
What Is Conjunctival Injection and How to Treat It
Conjunctival injection, commonly known as red eyes, is a condition characterized by the appearance of bloodshot or pinkish eyes. It occurs when the blood vessels on the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the front surface of the eye, become dilated…
What Is Hyperopia (Astigmatism)? | OBN
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness and hypermetropia, is a refractive error of the eye that affects a person’s ability to see objects at close range. In this condition, light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of on…
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…