Ophthalmology
Glaucoma study findings emphasise need for regular eye checks
People with early-stage glaucoma see the contrast of visible objects in a very similar way to people without the condition, a new study has shown.
Jul 17, 2020
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Medical research
Study sheds light on why retinal ganglion cells are vulnerable to glaucoma
Millions of sufferers of glaucoma might someday benefit from a study released today in Stem Cells in which a 'disease in a dish' stem cell model was used to examine the mechanism in glaucoma that causes retinal ganglion cells ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers model human stem cells to identify degeneration in glaucoma
More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, a serious eye condition causing vision loss. Using human stem cell models, researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine found they could analyze deficits within cells damaged ...
Jun 11, 2020
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Genetics
Gene variants that protect against glaucoma identified, opening therapeutic possibilities
An international research collaboration led by researchers from the University of Helsinki and Stanford University has identified rare changes in a gene called ANGPTL7 that lower intraocular pressure and significantly reduce ...
May 5, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers uncover genetic cause behind glaucoma
New research has identified a genetic mutation linked to a type of glaucoma, known as primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG), which could open up new avenues for the early detection and treatment of the disease.
Apr 30, 2020
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Genetics
Study shows glaucoma could be successfully treated with gene therapy
A new study led by the University of Bristol has shown a common eye condition, glaucoma, could be successfully treated with a single injection using gene therapy, which would improve treatment options, effectiveness and quality ...
Apr 21, 2020
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Genetics
Study of rare genetic disorder that effects the eyes
Nagano prefecture is home to a group of people affected with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder called familial amyloid polyneuropathies (FAP). This disease impacts the gene encoding protein transthyretin (TTR) which ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Ophthalmology
Modern virtual and augmented reality device can help simulate sight loss
Published today, during World Glaucoma Week 2020, a new study demonstrates how commercially available head mounted displays (HMD) can be used to simulate the day-to-day challenges faced by people with glaucoma.
Mar 10, 2020
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Neuroscience
New method gives glaucoma researchers control over eye pressure
Neuroscientists at the University of South Florida have become the first to definitively prove pressure in the eye is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma. They come to this conclusion following the development of a method ...
Feb 24, 2020
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Ophthalmology
Brain pressure controls eye pressure, revealing new avenues for glaucoma treatment
Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) have discovered a novel feedback pathway from the brain to the eye that modulates eye pressure—a significant advancement in the effort to diagnose and treat glaucoma. ...
Jan 13, 2020
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