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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…

The optic nerve is composed of approximately 1.5 million nerve fibers at the back of the eye that carry visual messages from the retina to the brain. When light hits the retina, the photoreceptors (light-sensitive cells) receive and transmit this…

Caeregen Therapeutics announced that it has received a $1.4 million Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Eye Institute (NEI). The grant has been awarded to further the advancement of…

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…

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,…

Briefly, a photopsia is a flash or light floating in your eye. They appear to be shiny and luminous. They can be experienced in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Photopsia can either be temporary or they…

After the initial approval of Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ geographic atrophy drug Syfovre (pegcetacoplan injection), six cases of retinal vasculitis have been reported. The ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee issued a notification disclosing these safety concerns to ASRS members,…

Madras eye disease, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It is a highly contagious…

A recent study conducted by Columbia University researchers suggests that newly developed eye drops could potentially offer a more effective and comfortable treatment option for a common eye disease currently managed through eye injections. The eye disease in question is…

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…