Non-invasive eye scans allow doctors a zoomed-in, three-dimensional look beneath the eye's surface without causing discomfort or pain to the patient. Used routinely in clinics worldwide, the scans produce detailed views of ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. The study is the first to show, using clinical and experimental evidence, ...
Jan 13, 2026
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A novel treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by UCL and Moorfields ...
Sep 15, 2025
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It seemed like a simple idea. Design a device that will make it possible for a human eye to remain alive and functional outside of the body. At least for a few hours. And then a few days.
Jul 24, 2025
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It's as if she's squinting through a smoke-filled room. But it's Charisse Brown's eye condition, glaucoma, that diminishes her vision.
Jun 2, 2025
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Injured optic nerves can regrow toward the brain if treated properly, University of Connecticut scientists report in the September issue of Experimental Neurology. The findings in mice could lead to a potential treatment ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable.
Sep 30, 2024
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Damage to the optic nerve can lead to irreversible blindness. A newly investigated regeneration factor could change that, UConn researchers report in the May 2024 issue of Experimental Neurology.
Mar 26, 2024
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Women are four times more likely than men to get diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an incurable disease that affects the central nervous system. Now, rates of MS are on the rise among Black women.
Mar 13, 2024
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Optometry clinics that routinely used optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanners as part of their regular eye tests were 34% more likely to refer patients for a specialist glaucoma assessment, according to new research that ...
Dec 15, 2023
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