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How Photopsies Occur and What is Photopsies
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…
Six Cases of Retinal Vasculitis Reported with Syfovre Use
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,…
What Is Madras Eye Disease?
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…
Eye Drops vs. Eye İnjections for Retinal Vein Occlusion
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…
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…
What is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Giant papillary conjunctivitis is an inflammatory and allergic reaction of conjunctiva which makes the smooth and even inner side of your eyelids swollen, bumpy and reddened. Types of Primary Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis Giant papillary conjunctivitis is predominantly divided on basis…
What Is Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration?
What Is Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration? Salzmann Nodular degeneration is an asymmetric, noninflammatory and slowly progressive condition associated with the formation of fibrous outgrowths in any part of cornea. It is usually secondary to phlyctenular or trachomatous keratitis, it appears as…
What Is Zonular Cataract? | OBN
What Is Zonular Cataract? Zonular cataract is a type of cataract that affects the zonules, which are thin fibers that help hold the lens in place in the eye. It is usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, which means…
What Is Conjunctivochalasis? | OBN
What Is Conjunctivochalasis? The term conjunctivochalasis was coined by Wendell Hughes in 1942, It means slackening of the conjunctiva which is bound to happen as humans progress in age and the body tissues lose their elasticity. It is a common ocular…