Study indicates a potential treatment for corneal endothelial disease, reducing the need for corneal transplants

JANUARY 2, 2024byElsevierResearchers at Harvard Medical School have demonstrated the potent therapeutic effects of administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH) thr

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Study indicates a potential treatment for corneal endothelial disease, reducing the need for corneal transplants

JANUARY 2, 2024byElsevierResearchers at Harvard Medical School have demonstrated the potent therapeutic effects of administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH) thr

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Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyHydrogels designed for treating retinal detachment, formulated from natural carbohydrate biomaterials obtained from algae. Credit: POSTECHIt's ta

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Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyHydrogels designed for treating retinal detachment, formulated from natural carbohydrate biomaterials obtained from algae. Credit: POSTECHIt's ta

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ALG6 acts as a modifier gene in the inherited genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa 59

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRepresentative chromatograms for each potential modifier gene. DNA from each patient sample was PCR-amplified at all five modifier sites and pur

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ALG6 acts as a modifier gene in the inherited genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa 59

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRepresentative chromatograms for each potential modifier gene. DNA from each patient sample was PCR-amplified at all five modifier sites and pur

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Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl

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Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl

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Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

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Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

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Revitalizing vision: Metabolome rejuvenation can slow retinal degeneration

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferent stages of retina degeneration in two people with RP. Credit: Photos provided by Stephen Tsang.Gene therapy may be the best hope for curing re

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Revitalizing vision: Metabolome rejuvenation can slow retinal degeneration

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferent stages of retina degeneration in two people with RP. Credit: Photos provided by Stephen Tsang.Gene therapy may be the best hope for curing re

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Progress in the diagnosis of systemic diseases based on ophthalmic imaging artificial intelligence technology

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationInterconnections between the eye and systemic health. This schematic illustrates the correlations between the eye's blood vessels

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Progress in the diagnosis of systemic diseases based on ophthalmic imaging artificial intelligence technology

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationInterconnections between the eye and systemic health. This schematic illustrates the correlations between the eye's blood vessels

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How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say

by Yao,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmericans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when atotal solar eclipsewill be visible across much

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How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say

by Yao,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmericans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when atotal solar eclipsewill be visible across much

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FDA warns of dangerous counterfeit eyedrops

by Dennis ThompsonCertain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The packaging for Sout

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FDA warns of dangerous counterfeit eyedrops

by Dennis ThompsonCertain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The packaging for Sout

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Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease

by University of BonnOptical coherence tomography angiography showing ocular vascular perfusion in intermediate uveitis: The upper images show the superficial and the lower images the deep retina

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Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease

by University of BonnOptical coherence tomography angiography showing ocular vascular perfusion in intermediate uveitis: The upper images show the superficial and the lower images the deep retina

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Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht

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Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht

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Blindness from some inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, news study suggests

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSight loss in certain inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, and is potentially treatable by antimicrobials, finds a new study

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Blindness from some inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, news study suggests

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSight loss in certain inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, and is potentially treatable by antimicrobials, finds a new study

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