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

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

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

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

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

Using spectroscopy to measure visual recognition

bySPIEFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be performed using a portable emitter and detector placed on the scalp near a region of interest in the brain. By emitting and sensing lig

Updated on: January 09,2024 10

Using spectroscopy to measure visual recognition

bySPIEFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be performed using a portable emitter and detector placed on the scalp near a region of interest in the brain. By emitting and sensing lig

Updated on:January 09,2024 10

Q&A: Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?

byUC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and artificial tears in 2023 due to contamination

Updated on: December 28,2023 13

Q&A: Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?

byUC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops and artificial tears in 2023 due to contamination

Updated on:December 28,2023 13

Researchers develop new approach to improve visual perception training

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConstant training improves the capacities of human perception. Just as years of practice hone the senses of smell and ta

Updated on: January 06,2024 10

Researchers develop new approach to improve visual perception training

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConstant training improves the capacities of human perception. Just as years of practice hone the senses of smell and ta

Updated on:January 06,2024 10

AI screens for autism in the blink of an eye

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith a single flash of light to the eye, artificial intelligence (AI) could deliver a faster and more accurate way to diagnose aut

Updated on: December 30,2023 17

AI screens for autism in the blink of an eye

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith a single flash of light to the eye, artificial intelligence (AI) could deliver a faster and more accurate way to diagnose aut

Updated on:December 30,2023 17

Scientists find that stem cell exosomes promote survival of retinal ganglion cells in rats

A new study in rats shows that stem cell secretions, called exosomes, appear to protect cells in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. The findings, published inStem Cel

Updated on: November 02,2023 10

Scientists find that stem cell exosomes promote survival of retinal ganglion cells in rats

A new study in rats shows that stem cell secretions, called exosomes, appear to protect cells in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. The findings, published inStem Cel

Updated on:November 02,2023 10

Scientists develop 'pseudo cell' formulation for vitreoretinal disease therapy

byChinese Academy of SciencesConstruction of ExoCap and therapeutic effects of MExoCap or TrExoCap in RIRI or PMU mouse model, respectively. Credit: Bao Han and Tian YingResearchers from the Ins

Updated on: October 30,2023 11

Scientists develop 'pseudo cell' formulation for vitreoretinal disease therapy

byChinese Academy of SciencesConstruction of ExoCap and therapeutic effects of MExoCap or TrExoCap in RIRI or PMU mouse model, respectively. Credit: Bao Han and Tian YingResearchers from the Ins

Updated on:October 30,2023 11