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Millions still lack access to glasses—study shows minimal progress in coverage since 2010
Millions of people across the world still lack access to basic eye care such as glasses, according to a new study led by Professor Rupert Bourne of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
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Novel gene therapy tools target inherited retinal degenerations at advanced stages
Inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) are a group of genetic disorders that lead to progressive vision loss as the light-sensing cells of the eye—the photoreceptors—die due to mutations in genes needed for their function ...
May 22, 2025
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Scientists test surgical technique to improve cell therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration in animal model
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye's retina. The findings in animals may help advance treatment options for dry age-related ...
May 22, 2025
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New low-cost laser technique could make cataract surgery more accessible worldwide
Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called phacoemulsification, ...
May 22, 2025
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Better cataract surgery thanks to AI video analysis
Although manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is widely practiced in countries of the global South, there is no publicly available surgical video dataset for this operation, leaving a critical gap in cataract surgery ...
May 21, 2025
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Do we see color the same way? What scientists can learn from artists
As many people sit at the wheel of their car, they are certain they know what color is. It's the red traffic light in front of them, the garish yellow hatchback in the next lane, or the green verge banking to their right.
May 20, 2025
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Vision loss and damage could be tied to elevated eye pressure
One of the world's leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in Ophthalmology Science.
May 14, 2025
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Aqueous humor liquid biopsy found safe in pediatric retinoblastoma patients
For pediatric patients with retinoblastoma, aqueous humor liquid biopsy via anterior chamber paracentesis is a safe and well-tolerated procedure, according to a study recently published online in Ophthalmology.
May 14, 2025
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Men are shaving off their eyelashes on TikTok. Here's why that might be a bad idea
Videos of men removing their eyelashes, by trimming or shaving, have been circulating on social media in recent weeks. This trend is based on the idea that short eyelashes look more masculine.
May 14, 2025
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AI-integrated imaging reveals retinal cellular structures with precision and speed
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a novel imaging system that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to visualize individual retinal cells better than more expensive technologies. This advance ...
May 12, 2025
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Seeing better, living longer: Eye care and fall prevention may extend lifespan in older adults
Older adults with vision problems face a heightened risk of falls and premature death, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings highlight a dangerous link between untreated vision impairment, repeated ...
May 12, 2025
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Intraocular inflammation more common with aflibercept injections in real-world setting
The incidence of mild intraocular inflammation (IOI) in the real world occurs more frequently after intravitreal injection of aflibercept than in clinical trials, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
May 9, 2025
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Vitamin supplements may slow down the progression of glaucoma
A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. The promising results have been published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. The researchers behind the ...
May 8, 2025
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Too fast to see: Eye movements predict speed limits in perception
If you quickly move a camera from object to object, the abrupt shift between the two points causes a motion smear that might give you nausea. Our eyes, however, do movements like these two or three times per second. These ...
May 8, 2025
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Female ophthalmology trainees perform fewer cataract procedures during residency: Study
Female residents reported fewer cataract procedures than male residents from 2014 to 2023, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
May 8, 2025
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Experimental drug blocks protein that links low blood sugar to diabetic vision loss
In a new study led by scientists at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have determined that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, may promote a breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier, an important ...
May 6, 2025
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Detecting Parkinson's disease with a simple retinal exam
Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of Disease by researchers ...
May 1, 2025
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Researchers find link between HPV and thyroid eye disease
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers have identified molecular evidence linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to thyroid eye disease (TED) through molecular mimicry involving HPV capsid proteins and autoimmune ...
Study calls for more advice for young adults amid rise in dry eye disease
Researchers at Aston University have called for more advice to be given to young people about preventing dry eye disease, after a study carried out in conjunction with Oslo University Hospital and Sørlandet Hospital Trust ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Supercharged ordinary clinical device gets a better look at the back of the eye
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have leveraged artificial intelligence to transform a device designed to see tissues in the back of the eye into one sharp enough to make out individual cells. The technique ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Augmented reality technology boosts vision in adults with amblyopia
In a study published in Advanced Science, researchers from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators at the Institutes of Brain Science and Fudan University, have developed an ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Q&A: Physician discusses eye infections; how delayed doctor visits and extent of damage affect vision outcomes
Even though microbial keratitis is a preventable cause of blindness, it's a complex infection to treat, and many patients have lasting vision impairment.
Apr 23, 2025
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Study finds vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery
Fear of vision loss may deter some patients from undergoing necessary cataract surgery, according to a newly published study. Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness, and surgery remains the only effective ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Early-onset pediatric atopic dermatitis tied to higher risk for uveitis
Children with early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) have an elevated risk for pediatric uveitis, according to a study published online April 3 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Apr 23, 2025
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Retinal thinning linked to genetic risk factors for schizophrenia
The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the brain could potentially also be detected in our eyes. An international team of researchers led by ...
Apr 22, 2025
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