Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

byNational Eye InstituteAge-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina that provides central vision. Credit: National Eye InstituteIn a new analysis of data, researc

Updated on: July 17,2024

Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

byNational Eye InstituteAge-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina that provides central vision. Credit: National Eye InstituteIn a new analysis of data, researc

Updated on:July 17,2024

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

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

Scientists get closer to stopping macular degeneration

Scientists say they've discovered a protein that seems crucial to the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness in older people.The research is in its very early

Updated on: October 21,2024

Scientists get closer to stopping macular degeneration

Scientists say they've discovered a protein that seems crucial to the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness in older people.The research is in its very early

Updated on:October 21,2024

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne

Updated on: October 30,2024

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne

Updated on:October 30,2024

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

Updated on: March 27,2024

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

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Updated on: May 22,2024

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Updated on:May 22,2024

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Updated on:March 30,2024

AI technology advances early detection of severe eye inflammation, new research shows

by Jacob Gnieski,Emory University(a), (c) Original Control Images; (b), (d) Feature map for 'median-Laws L3S3L3' feature for (a) and (c), respectively; (e), (g) Original Safety Images; (

Updated on: July 10,2024

AI technology advances early detection of severe eye inflammation, new research shows

by Jacob Gnieski,Emory University(a), (c) Original Control Images; (b), (d) Feature map for 'median-Laws L3S3L3' feature for (a) and (c), respectively; (e), (g) Original Safety Images; (

Updated on:July 10,2024

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

Updated on: June 26,2024

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

Updated on:June 26,2024

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

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

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024