Sense Organs: News and Research on Retina

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Who is more likely to lose vision due to high brain pressure?

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch. A new study looks at ...

New imaging system maps retinal oxygen in unprecedented detail

The retina consumes oxygen at one of the highest rates of any tissue in the body, and disruptions in its oxygen supply are linked to blinding diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. ...

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