Genetics
Gene regulator may contribute to protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma
In exfoliation glaucoma, a protein dandruff clogs the outflow pathway for the fluid in our eyes.
Jul 19, 2018
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Glaucoma
Ophthalmology
Abird's eye view for improved diagnosis
An effective method of screening patients for closed-angle glaucoma has been developed by A*STAR researchers.
Jun 25, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Scientists seek to better protect the eye from glaucoma
Under the increased pressure of glaucoma, scientists want to help the neurons in our eyes better protect themselves and get better help from their friends.
May 29, 2018
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Genetics
Researchers identify genetic variants that may predict glaucoma risk
A study led by scientists from King's College London, University College London, Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School has identified 133 genetic variants that could help predict the risk of developing glaucoma, ...
May 21, 2018
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Neuroscience
Keto diet protects optic nerve in glaucoma mouse model
Switching mice destined to develop glaucoma to a low carbohydrate, high fat diet protects the cells of the retina and their connections to the brain from degeneration, according to research published in JNeurosci. The study ...
May 14, 2018
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Genetics
Aqueous humor, microRNAs and glaucoma
Glaucoma—the leading cause of vision loss worldwide—includes a heterogeneous group of disorders. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and exfoliation glaucoma (XFG) are linked to decreased outflow of aqueous humor, which ...
Apr 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleep
Eye drops developed by UBC researchers could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep - helping to heal a condition that is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world.
Apr 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
NTU Singapore and SERI invent new scope to diagnose glaucoma
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), with clinicians from the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), have invented a new 'pen camera' that makes it easier for doctors to diagnose patients ...
Apr 5, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New imaging technique could improve the diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma
The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, projects the number of Americans affected by glaucoma will more than double between 2010 and 2050, from 2.7 million to 6.3 million.
Mar 7, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Factors for poor HRQOL ID'd in patients treated for glaucoma
(HealthDay)—Reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in surgically and medically treated patients with glaucoma is associated with factors including worse diplopia, poorer visual acuity in either eye, and treatment ...
Feb 26, 2018
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