Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS), published as ready online, is a peer-reviewed academic journal of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). IOVS features original research, mostly pertaining to clinical and laboratory ophthalmology and vision research in general. IOVS is regarded as a premier basic science journal for the field of ophthalmology and is among the highest ranked by impact factor. The journal s impact factor for 2010 is 3.466 and its 5-year impact factor is 3.933.
New view of origins of eye diseases
Using new technology and new approaches, researchers at Lund University in Sweden hope to be able to explain why people suffer vision loss in eye diseases such as retinal detachment and glaucoma.
Ophthalmology
Apr 03, 2013 |
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Treating eye diseases with anti-VEGF therapies may have side effects
A new Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) article reveals that increasingly aggressive therapies that block VEGF could cause damage in treating eye diseases. Scientists discovered inhibiting anti-VEGF might ...
Ophthalmology
Jan 11, 2013 |
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Fear of falling may cause social isolation in older adults with vision problems
A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling. Vision scient ...
Ophthalmology
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Glaucoma study could inspire e-reader apps
Better strategies are needed to help glaucoma patients cope with difficulty reading. According to a new scientific study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, adults with glaucoma read slower when readin ...
Ophthalmology
Dec 10, 2012 |
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Biologists achieve repair and read-through of stop mutations responsible for Usher syndrome
After years of basic research, scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) are increasingly able to understand the mechanisms underlying the human Usher syndrome and are coming ever closer to ...
Genetics
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Compound found in rosemary protects against macular degeneration in laboratory model
Herbs widely used throughout history in Asian and early European cultures have received renewed attention by Western medicine in recent years. Scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many medicinal ...
Ophthalmology
Nov 27, 2012 |
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Smoking may lead to cataracts in aging population
Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for a wide-range of diseases. Now, scientists have evidence that smoking may also increase the risk of age-related cataract, the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in ...
Ophthalmology
Oct 12, 2012 |
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New study links caffeinated coffee to vision loss
A new study suggests caffeinated coffee drinkers should limit their intake to reduce their chances of developing vision loss or blindness. According to a scientific paper in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, heavy ...
Ophthalmology
Oct 04, 2012 |
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Super glue: Tests show that adhesive could improve safety of lasik eye surgery
(Medical Xpress)—Kansas State University researchers have developed a glue mixture that may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery.
Ophthalmology
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Playing outdoors looks good for children's eyesight
British children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to become short-sighted according to new research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol.
Ophthalmology
Aug 02, 2012 |
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Research shows potential of microneedles to target therapeutics to the back of the eye
Thanks to tiny microneedles, eye doctors may soon have a better way to treat diseases such as macular degeneration that affect tissues in the back of the eye. That could be important as the population ages ...
Ophthalmology
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Is arm length the reason women need reading glasses sooner than men?
Studies have consistently reported that women require reading glasses or bifocal lenses earlier than men. According to a recent Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science paper, the gender difference is caused by factor ...
Ophthalmology
Jun 22, 2012 |
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Fatty acid found in fish prevents age-related vision loss
An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, known as DHA, prevented age-related vision loss in lab tests, demonstrates recently published medical research from the University of Alberta.
Ophthalmology
May 30, 2012 |
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Scientists produce eye structures from human blood-derived stem cells
(Medical Xpress) -- For the first time, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made early retina structures containing proliferating neuroretinal progenitor cells using induced pluripotent ...
Ophthalmology
Mar 14, 2012 |
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