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Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors

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

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
Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre
Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un
Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision

Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision

by Magdalena Gonciarz, Dresden University of Technology,Dresden University of TechnologyZebrafish photoreceptor cells stimulated with blue light show correct electrical activity. The picture was

Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision

by Magdalena Gonciarz, Dresden University of Technology,Dresden University of TechnologyZebrafish photoreceptor cells stimulated with blue light show correct electrical activity. The picture was
Using 3D printing to make artificial eyeballs more quickly and accurately

Using 3D printing to make artificial eyeballs more quickly and accurately

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSimplified schematic of an ocular prosthetic in the patient. An orbital implant with the muscles attached is usually implanted in the eye socket after enucleation or evisc

Using 3D printing to make artificial eyeballs more quickly and accurately

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSimplified schematic of an ocular prosthetic in the patient. An orbital implant with the muscles attached is usually implanted in the eye socket after enucleation or evisc
MSC-mediated mitochondrial transfer holds therapeutic promise for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy patients

MSC-mediated mitochondrial transfer holds therapeutic promise for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy patients

byScience China PressPatch-clamp recordings demonstrated that LHON neurons, which typically exhibit impaired sodium and potassium currents, showed restored electrophysiological function after co

MSC-mediated mitochondrial transfer holds therapeutic promise for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy patients

byScience China PressPatch-clamp recordings demonstrated that LHON neurons, which typically exhibit impaired sodium and potassium currents, showed restored electrophysiological function after co
Researchers find promising candidate to treat irreversible lung and eye diseases in extremely premature infants

Researchers find promising candidate to treat irreversible lung and eye diseases in extremely premature infants

by ElsevierCaption: In response to a high oxygen insult, the lungs of wild-type mice (left-hand side) show alveolar simplification and enlargement, septal wall thickening (blue arrow), and leukoc

Researchers find promising candidate to treat irreversible lung and eye diseases in extremely premature infants

by ElsevierCaption: In response to a high oxygen insult, the lungs of wild-type mice (left-hand side) show alveolar simplification and enlargement, septal wall thickening (blue arrow), and leukoc
Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment

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

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
Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate
New technology offers promising treatment for ischemic retinopathy

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)

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)