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

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

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

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Machine learning model identifies mild cognitive impairment from retinal scans

by Duke University Medical CenterIllustration of the structure of the convolutional neural network (CNN) for differentiation of eyes of subjects with mild cognitive impairment from cognitively he

Updated on: June 14,2024 7

Machine learning model identifies mild cognitive impairment from retinal scans

by Duke University Medical CenterIllustration of the structure of the convolutional neural network (CNN) for differentiation of eyes of subjects with mild cognitive impairment from cognitively he

Updated on:June 14,2024 7

Automated detection of eye surface cancer

by ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonicsA new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye disease. Credit: ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonicsResearchers hav

Updated on: May 25,2024 4

Automated detection of eye surface cancer

by ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonicsA new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye disease. Credit: ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonicsResearchers hav

Updated on:May 25,2024 4

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

Updated on: March 27,2024 12

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

Updated on:March 27,2024 12

Eye specialists warn of possible eye injuries due to corks rocketing from pressurized bottles

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPractical advice to reduce the risk of champagne cork related eye injuries. Credit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.p2520A small team of eye specialists from the Un

Updated on: December 28,2023 6

Eye specialists warn of possible eye injuries due to corks rocketing from pressurized bottles

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPractical advice to reduce the risk of champagne cork related eye injuries. Credit:BMJ(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.p2520A small team of eye specialists from the Un

Updated on:December 28,2023 6

Team develops contact lenses that respond to UV and temperature changes

byChinese Academy of Sciencesa Chemical structure of photochromic and thermochromic powders (LEFT) spiropyran structured material (colorless) switching to merocyanine (colored) and (RIGHT) Fluor

Updated on: January 02,2024 13

Team develops contact lenses that respond to UV and temperature changes

byChinese Academy of Sciencesa Chemical structure of photochromic and thermochromic powders (LEFT) spiropyran structured material (colorless) switching to merocyanine (colored) and (RIGHT) Fluor

Updated on:January 02,2024 13

Scientists develop a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the back of the eye

bySPIEThe proposed system can take detailed images of the eye fundus in real time while simultaneously measuring the spectral profile of a small target region, whose position can be readjusted e

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Scientists develop a versatile imaging system that will help diagnose pathologies in the back of the eye

bySPIEThe proposed system can take detailed images of the eye fundus in real time while simultaneously measuring the spectral profile of a small target region, whose position can be readjusted e

Updated on:January 02,2024 9

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on: May 25,2024 5

Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury

by University of BirminghamThe engineered EyeD overview. (A) Convergence of a collimated beam entering the eye onto the retina (left) and the compound lens effect (right) resulting from the intro

Updated on:May 25,2024 5

Eye ointments sold at Walmart, CVS recalled due to infection risk

by Ernie MundellEye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection.Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., of Maha

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Eye ointments sold at Walmart, CVS recalled due to infection risk

by Ernie MundellEye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at Walmart, CVS and other retailers are being recalled due to a danger of infection.Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd., of Maha

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Screens are everywhere: Resolve to protect your vision

by Dennis ThompsonScreens are everywhere—on desks, in laps, on the wall—and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse.Folks spending too much time with screens can

Updated on: December 26,2023 7

Screens are everywhere: Resolve to protect your vision

by Dennis ThompsonScreens are everywhere—on desks, in laps, on the wall—and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse.Folks spending too much time with screens can

Updated on:December 26,2023 7

Development of a retina-like biochip could help implants fuse better with the body

byForschungszentrum JuelichSynthesis and characterization of azo-tz-PEDOT:PSS.aSchematics of the proposed organic photoelectrochemical transistor featuring azo-tz-PEDOT:PSS planar ga

Updated on: January 04,2024 8

Development of a retina-like biochip could help implants fuse better with the body

byForschungszentrum JuelichSynthesis and characterization of azo-tz-PEDOT:PSS.aSchematics of the proposed organic photoelectrochemical transistor featuring azo-tz-PEDOT:PSS planar ga

Updated on:January 04,2024 8

Cell therapy that repairs cornea damage with patient's own stem cells achieves positive phase I

Cell therapy that repairs cornea damage with patient's own stem cells achieves positive phase I trial resultsbyMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryUla Jurkunas, MD performs the first CALEC tr

Updated on: October 28,2023 8

Cell therapy that repairs cornea damage with patient's own stem cells achieves positive phase I

Cell therapy that repairs cornea damage with patient's own stem cells achieves positive phase I trial resultsbyMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryUla Jurkunas, MD performs the first CALEC tr

Updated on:October 28,2023 8