Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is glaucoma, and how can you prevent it?
A comprehensive eye exam could be the key to determining if you have glaucoma, a silent thief of sight.
Jan 4, 2023
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Glaucoma
Ophthalmology
Researchers stimulate neuroprotection and optic nerve regeneration in mouse models of glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness due to optic nerve damage and the death of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Presently, reducing intraocular pressure is the sole evidence-based therapy for glaucoma patients, ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Ophthalmology
New progress in bioimaging based on multi-feature deep learning
Deep learning plays an increasingly crucial role in biomedical research, due to its exceptional data processing capacity. However, single-feature data is far from enough to present the full picture of an issue.
Dec 15, 2022
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Genetics
New genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma identified
An international team of scientists led by Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children's Hospital, has discovered a new genetic mutation that may be a root cause of severe cases of childhood glaucoma, ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Mean length of preclinical detectable phase of glaucoma is over 10 years
The mean length of the preclinical detectable phase (PCDP) of open-angle glaucoma is estimated to be over 10 years, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Nov 29, 2022
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Ophthalmology
UC Davis Health testing microshunt in children with refractory childhood glaucoma
A polymer-based microshunt is safe and effective in pediatric patients with refractory childhood glaucoma, according to a small, single-center case series at the UC Davis Health Eye Center.
Nov 17, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Aging eyesight issues and treatment
Diminishing eyesight is a common issue that occurs with age. While often unavoidable, routine eye checks are crucial.
Nov 3, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Poor quality sleep may be linked to heightened risk of glaucoma, irreversible sight loss
Poor quality sleep, including too much or too little shuteye, daytime sleepiness, and snoring, may be linked to a heightened risk of developing irreversible sight loss (glaucoma), suggests a large UK Biobank study published ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New study shows people with glaucoma are at significant risk of Alzheimer's disease
A large, nationwide study from Taiwan shows that people with a specific type of glaucoma, called normal-tension glaucoma, are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. The researchers say people with this type of glaucoma ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Ophthalmology
New technology to visualize axonal fiber bundles on the retina for early diagnosis of optic neuropathies
A research team led by the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), with collaborators from the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University ...
Sep 9, 2022
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