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

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

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

Updated on: September 10,2024 0

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

Updated on:September 10,2024 0

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

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

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

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Prior intravitreal injections increase risk for cataract surgery complications

by Lori SolomonA history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of th

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

Prior intravitreal injections increase risk for cataract surgery complications

by Lori SolomonA history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of th

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

Australian researchers discover 101 genetic regions linked to cataract risk

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteCataract in human eye. Credit: Wikipedia.QIMR Berghofer researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the largest ever genetic study on cataracts, ana

Updated on: November 23,2024 0

Australian researchers discover 101 genetic regions linked to cataract risk

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteCataract in human eye. Credit: Wikipedia.QIMR Berghofer researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the largest ever genetic study on cataracts, ana

Updated on:November 23,2024 0

Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: Omics-based insights into vision decline

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: omics-based insights into vision decline" has beenpublishedin&nbs

Updated on: July 10,2024 0

Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: Omics-based insights into vision decline

by Impact Journals LLCCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new editorial paper titled "Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: omics-based insights into vision decline" has beenpublishedin&nbs

Updated on:July 10,2024 0

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on: December 09,2024 0

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on:December 09,2024 0

Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leadin

Updated on: November 21,2024 0

Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leadin

Updated on:November 21,2024 0

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

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

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

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

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

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

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

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

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

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

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

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eye disease

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDry eye disease (DED) is a chronic condition estimated to affect around 360 million individuals worldwide. Common symptoms include uncom

Updated on: October 03,2024 0

Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eye disease

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDry eye disease (DED) is a chronic condition estimated to affect around 360 million individuals worldwide. Common symptoms include uncom

Updated on:October 03,2024 0