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Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment

Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment

byUniversity College LondonMitochondrial respiration in PBMCs. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03068-6Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and it is the

Biomarkers reveal how patients with glaucoma may respond to treatment

byUniversity College LondonMitochondrial respiration in PBMCs. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03068-6Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and it is the
Supplements found to slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

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

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
Self-imposed use cessation dates tied to ophthalmic drop waste

Self-imposed use cessation dates tied to ophthalmic drop waste

by Lori SolomonSelf-imposed use cessation dates (SUCD) for multiuse eye drop bottles leads to significant drug waste and associated costs, according to a reportpublishedonline July 1 in&nb

Self-imposed use cessation dates tied to ophthalmic drop waste

by Lori SolomonSelf-imposed use cessation dates (SUCD) for multiuse eye drop bottles leads to significant drug waste and associated costs, according to a reportpublishedonline July 1 in&nb
Novel mechanism of retinal degeneration

Novel mechanism of retinal degeneration

byScience China Press(A) Transmission electron microscopy images of longitudinal sections of photoreceptors in controls or RD mice. Scale bar, 1 μm. (B) Transmission electron microscopy images o

Novel mechanism of retinal degeneration

byScience China Press(A) Transmission electron microscopy images of longitudinal sections of photoreceptors in controls or RD mice. Scale bar, 1 μm. (B) Transmission electron microscopy images o
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
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
Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

by Haolun Xu,Xi'an jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityComparing visual results of fovea localization predictions by various methods. Credit: XJTLU/IEEE 10.1109/JBHI.2024.3445112Population-based st

Retinal disorder diagnosis improved by new AI-powered medical imaging

by Haolun Xu,Xi'an jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityComparing visual results of fovea localization predictions by various methods. Credit: XJTLU/IEEE 10.1109/JBHI.2024.3445112Population-based st
Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

byTrinity College DublinCredit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168876Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a highly promising ge

Gene therapy offers promise for treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

byTrinity College DublinCredit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168876Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a highly promising ge
Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults

Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults

by Elana GotkineA novel free eye disease screening program is engaging adults at high risk for eye disease who are underusing eye care services, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 22

Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults

by Elana GotkineA novel free eye disease screening program is engaging adults at high risk for eye disease who are underusing eye care services, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 22
Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

by Douglas R. Fredrick MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often t

Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice

by Douglas R. Fredrick MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often t
Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo