Ophthalmologists develop novel protocol to rapidly diagnose and treat eye stroke

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOphthalmologists at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have created a novel protocol to rapidly diagnose eye stroke and exped

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Ophthalmologists develop novel protocol to rapidly diagnose and treat eye stroke

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOphthalmologists at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have created a novel protocol to rapidly diagnose eye stroke and exped

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New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

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New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

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New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyContribution of TRAP1 to the development of ischemic retinopathy. (A) Schematic for the experimental procedures of OIR mice. B)

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New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyContribution of TRAP1 to the development of ischemic retinopathy. (A) Schematic for the experimental procedures of OIR mice. B)

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Lab-grown retinas explain why people see colors dogs can't

by Johns Hopkins UniversityRetinal organoid marked to show blue cones in cyan and green/red cones in green. Cells called rods that help the eye see in low-light or dark conditions are marked in m

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Lab-grown retinas explain why people see colors dogs can't

by Johns Hopkins UniversityRetinal organoid marked to show blue cones in cyan and green/red cones in green. Cells called rods that help the eye see in low-light or dark conditions are marked in m

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Research team develops contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma

by Northumbria UniversityPhotographs of subjects (a) wearing a Type-B contact lens, (b) wearing a Type-D contact lens, (c) wearing a contact lens, an antenna and carrying a readout unit. Credit:&

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Research team develops contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma

by Northumbria UniversityPhotographs of subjects (a) wearing a Type-B contact lens, (b) wearing a Type-D contact lens, (c) wearing a contact lens, an antenna and carrying a readout unit. Credit:&

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Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

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Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

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Why the UK's 20-meter number plate eyesight test isn't fair

by Charlotte Codina,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than halfof UK motorists surveyed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) know they must be able to read

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Why the UK's 20-meter number plate eyesight test isn't fair

by Charlotte Codina,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than halfof UK motorists surveyed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) know they must be able to read

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Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

by Lori SolomonThe home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to astudypublished online Feb. 8 inJ

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Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

by Lori SolomonThe home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to astudypublished online Feb. 8 inJ

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Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future

by Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceHow does a visual prosthesis work? Credit: Charlotte Daemen, Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceIn collaboration with their colleagues at the Donders I

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Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future

by Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceHow does a visual prosthesis work? Credit: Charlotte Daemen, Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceIn collaboration with their colleagues at the Donders I

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Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online

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Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online

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Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors

by Elana GotkineIn adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a studypub

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Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors

by Elana GotkineIn adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a studypub

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Poor vision and falls: A deadly combo for seniors

by Ernie MundellSeniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.Compared toseniorswith good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for senior

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Poor vision and falls: A deadly combo for seniors

by Ernie MundellSeniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.Compared toseniorswith good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for senior

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