Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Those who drink heavily can develop peripheral neuropathy, which in turn may decrease corneal sensitivity, masking the real severity of dry eye. Researchers behind that study say their findings “indicate that controlling alcohol consumption may help to reduce [dry eye] prevalence.” 9. Sight-Threatening Diseases.
OCT Can Help Distinguish Nasal Optic Disc Hypoplasia From …
WEBMar 23, 2021 · Isolated nasal involvement and optical coherence tomography (OCT) nasal quadrant retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness can both be used to distinguish nasal optic disc hypoplasia (NODH) from ocular conditions such as glaucoma, according to a research study presented at the North American …
In Knobloch Syndrome, Retinal Detachment Requires Dual Surgery ...
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Utilizing combined surgical methods proves to be more efficacious than a single surgical approach for anatomical improvement of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in patients with Knobloch syndrome, according to findings of a single-center retrospective chart review published in Ophthalmology Retina.. In Knobloch syndrome, retinal detachment can develop early in life, averaging ...
Restoring the Retina: Coming Advancements to Repair Structure …
WEBFeb 16, 2021 · Retinal implants capture light and stimulate secondary neurons that have remained in the retina, such as ganglion cells and bipolar cells, which then send signals to the brain through the optic nerve. “Patients who get a retinal implant will see at least flashes of light,” says Gislin Dagnelie, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology at ...
Control Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis With Deft Diagnosis, Various ...
WEBApr 22, 2022 · The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) reported in 2020 that there are more than 7000 rare diseases, and approximately 90% of them do not have an FDA-approved treatment or therapy. 1 Although an uncommon diagnosis, the ophthalmic condition vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) now has a dedicated therapeutic treatment option that can, with timely diagnosis and proper treatment, help ...
Papilledema or Pseudopapilledema? Sharpen Your Image …
WEBFigure 9. These OCT volume scans demonstrate a reduction in the overall volume of the left optic nerve changes at a follow up visit. Less edema is noted in the left after treatment with a unilateral optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) for high grade papilledema in the clinical setting of an afferent pupillary defect and monocular reduction in vision (image on …
Review: Atropine 0.05% May Be Optimal Dose to Slow Myopia
WEBDec 22, 2020 · Researchers concluded that the data confirms atropine’s role in managing the progression of myopia. Further, they affirmed its effectiveness may be closely dose-related, with 0.05% as optimal. Reference. Zhao C, Cai C, Ding Q, Dai H. Efficacy and safety of atropine to control myopia progression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nerve Block for Supraorbital Neuralgia Effective for Both Diagnosis …
WEBJun 17, 2020 · Approximately 8% of subjects in a recent thyroid eye disease study population of 1126 developed symptoms of supraorbital neuralgia, often describing the pain as burning, throbbing, or similar to a nail “driven through the head.”
Revakinagene Taroretcel Reduces Progression of Macular …
WEBAugust 2, 2023. Intravitreal delivery of ciliary neurotrophic factor via an encapsulated cell therapy effectively treats MacTel. Revakinagene taroretcel (NT-501) significantly reduces anatomical progression of macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) through 24 months, according to research presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists ...
Differentiation of Diabetic Retinal Disease vs Other Retinopathies
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Vascular retinopathies, such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) and retinal vein occlusion are common causes of vision loss and blindness in the US and worldwide. Although DR is the most common retinal vascular disease (RVD), not all RVDs are associated with diabetes. Retinal vascular alteration and damage can be secondary to some primary eye conditions, such as retinal telangiectasia in Coats ...