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What is color blindness and what are its types?
Color blindness is a deficiency in seeing color or differentiating colors. Color blindness is an inherited vision problem mainly but can arise by losing functionality in cone cells in the retina or from heavy physical or chemical damage in the…
What is Mucus Fishing Syndrome, Causes and Treatments
Eye mucus fishing syndrome is a cyclic condition resulting from the constant extraction of mucous strands from the eye. The condition itself starts with ocular irritation, then leads to excessive mucus production, thereby causing further irritation and more mucus discharge.…
Pterygium Symptoms, Causes, and Surgery
What Is Surfer’s Eye? Pterygium is characterized by a thickening of the conjunctiva tissue that takes on a wing-like or triangular shape and grows from the inner corners of the eye, often extending onto the cornea. Pterygium can either affect…
Eye Infection Treatment with Chloramphenicol Eye Drops- OBN
Durysta (bimatoprost and chloramphenicol) is a prescription medication produced by Allergan that is used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye). It is a combination of two medications: bimatoprost,…
Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities | OBN
An Introduction to Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities Intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (IRMAs) are tiny blood vessels in the retina that deviate from their normal shape and size. These abnormalities are commonly found in people with diabetic retinopathy and can lead to vision…
FDA’s Warning about Unapproved Amniotic Fluid Eye Drops
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety communication warning against the use of amniotic fluid eye drops to treat dry eye disease. The FDA has found that some manufacturers are marketing and distributing these drops without…
Astigmatism: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common refractive error that causes distorted or blurred vision due to the irregular curvature of the cornea or lens in the eye. The cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, and the lens,…
Eye Health Pros Adopt Complementary Therapies
According to our recent LinkedIn survey results, 58% of ophthalmologists incorporate alternative or complementary therapies into their treatment plans for ocular diseases. This indicates that many healthcare professionals recognize the importance of a holistic approach to eye health. The Importance…
Unplugging The Clogged Drain In Glaucoma IOP
Glaucoma causes include elevated eye pressure (called intraocular pressure or IOP) due to the eye’s inability to drain fluid efficiently. A clear fluid called aqueous humor circulates inside the front portion of our eyes. To maintain a constant healthy eye…
Anisometropic Amblyopia in Children I OBN
Anisometropic amblyopia is an insidious disease because unlike strabismic amblyopia, the eyes appear normal to an observer. Anisometropic amblyopia is most commonly caught by vision screening either in a pediatrician’s office or in the school system. Anisometropic amblyopia is the…