Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration

byNational Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic representation of the construction and screening of a large-scale peptide library targeting TLR signaling proteins, followed by eff

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Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration

byNational Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic representation of the construction and screening of a large-scale peptide library targeting TLR signaling proteins, followed by eff

Updated on:January 06,2025 0

Cataract surgery could save your eyesight and maybe your life, study suggests

by Ernie MundellCataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.Folks who got the surgery had signif

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

Cataract surgery could save your eyesight and maybe your life, study suggests

by Ernie MundellCataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.Folks who got the surgery had signif

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

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 4

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 4

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 0

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

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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 16

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 16

Study highlights defective eyesight among UK drivers

byUniversity of WarwickCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major newreportinvolving research from The University of Warwick has found that an estimated 720,000 motorists are driving o

Updated on: December 09,2024 0

Study highlights defective eyesight among UK drivers

byUniversity of WarwickCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major newreportinvolving research from The University of Warwick has found that an estimated 720,000 motorists are driving o

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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

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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

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Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191

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Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191

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Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

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 8

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 8

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

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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

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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 0

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 0