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

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

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on: December 09,2024

Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage

Updated on:December 09,2024

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions

Updated on: March 30,2024

Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byUniversity of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

Updated on: March 05,2024

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

Updated on:March 05,2024

Public release of AI to estimate biological sex from fundus images

by Research Organization of Information and SystemsEstimation accuracy of the sex estimation AI model developed this time (bar basis: file size of model). Credit: NIIThe Japanese Ophthalmological Soci

Updated on: March 05,2024

Public release of AI to estimate biological sex from fundus images

by Research Organization of Information and SystemsEstimation accuracy of the sex estimation AI model developed this time (bar basis: file size of model). Credit: NIIThe Japanese Ophthalmological Soci

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: September 10,2024

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

Updated on:September 10,2024

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

Updated on: July 23,2024

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

Updated on:July 23,2024

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p

Updated on: July 10,2024

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p

Updated on:July 10,2024

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution

Updated on: April 27,2024

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution

Updated on:April 27,2024

Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

Updated on: March 27,2024

Scientists develop contact lenses that release a healing agent triggered by enzymes found in the eye

byUniversity of WaterlooDegradation profile. Credit:Pharmaceutics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010026A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contac

Updated on:March 27,2024

Poor vision and falls: A deadly combo for seniors

by Ernie MundellSeniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.Compared toseniorswith good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for senior

Updated on: March 05,2024

Poor vision and falls: A deadly combo for seniors

by Ernie MundellSeniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.Compared toseniorswith good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for senior

Updated on:March 05,2024