Breakthrough Eye Implant Restores Sight to Legally Blind Individuals

Science Corporation's innovative retinal device enables people with central vision loss to read, play games, and identify faces.

Updated on: October 30,2024

Breakthrough Eye Implant Restores Sight to Legally Blind Individuals

Science Corporation's innovative retinal device enables people with central vision loss to read, play games, and identify faces.

Updated on:October 30,2024

Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityEstimated source distance judgments for each virtual source distance. Symbols show geometric mean data for normally sighted participants (green circles), early-onset VI

Updated on: July 31,2024

Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityEstimated source distance judgments for each virtual source distance. Symbols show geometric mean data for normally sighted participants (green circles), early-onset VI

Updated on:July 31,2024

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

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

Orzuelo ocular: causas, síntomas y posibles tratamientos

Orzuelo ocular: causas, síntomas y posibles tratamientosLos orzuelos son inflamaciones oculares de origen bacteriano muy comunes que pueden solucionarse sin necesidad de tratamiento específico. Aquí t

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Groundbreaking Stem Cell Therapy for Corneal Transplants: A Japanese First-in-Human Study

Updated on: November 14,2024

Groundbreaking Stem Cell Therapy for Corneal Transplants: A Japanese First-in-Human Study

Updated on:November 14,2024

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

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

Las 5 causas de ceguera (y su gravedad)

Las 5 causas de ceguera (y su gravedad)Las cataratas son la primera causa de ceguera no infecciosa en el mundo, pero existen muchas más, sobre todo ligadas a condiciones socioeconómicas regionales. Ve

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Por qué a veces nos titila o parpadea un ojo?

Por qué a veces nos titila o parpadea un ojo?Las causas de este común fenómeno son multifactoriales, aunque está fuertemente relacionado con el estilo de vida actual. En la inmensa mayoría de casos, n

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The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUltra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?Our natural eyelashes perfor

Updated on: August 07,2024

The risks of eyelash extensions aren't pretty, from cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUltra long, thick eyelashes might be in vogue, but are they worth the expense—and the risk to health?Our natural eyelashes perfor

Updated on:August 07,2024