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Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice
For children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often the first choice. But many young people who play sports, might prefer contacts, since they don't break or fall off as easily ...
Aug 30, 2024
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MSC-mediated mitochondrial transfer holds therapeutic promise for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy patients
In a recent study published in Science China Life Sciences, it has been demonstrated that MSC-mediated mitochondrial transfer can effectively restore mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and improve mitochondrial function in neural ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision
Blinding diseases lead to permanent vision loss by damaging photoreceptor cells, which humans cannot naturally regenerate. While researchers are working on new methods to replace or regenerate these cells, the crucial question ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Free eye disease screening program engages high-risk adults
A novel free eye disease screening program is engaging adults at high risk for eye disease who are underusing eye care services, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Aug 27, 2024
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People of lower socioeconomic status less likely to receive cataract surgery in private clinics, research shows
Despite increased funding for cataract surgeries to private, for-profit clinics, access to surgery fell 9% for lower-income people, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Aug 26, 2024
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Study shows macrophages form in eye before birth, offering hope for diabetic retinopathy treatment
Macrophages, also known as scavenger cells, are part of our immune system. They destroy invading pathogens and are found in the organs and the bloodstream. Led by Prof. Dr. Peter Wieghofer, professor of cellular neuroanatomy, ...
Aug 19, 2024
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Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you
When a little boy burst into tears in her third-grade classroom last fall, Audrey Jost pulled him aside while the other kids were at recess. He said he was getting headaches and falling behind the other students, so Jost ...
Aug 17, 2024
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Eyes on the field: Researchers use neuro-ophthalmologic principles to improve NFL officiating
Hamza Memon and Nicholas Panzo, students at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine (ENMED), are leading an innovative project at the intersection of sports and ophthalmology to improve National Football League ...
Aug 15, 2024
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Signs your child may need glasses
A person can begin to lose their eyesight at any age, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of vision loss is important to their eye health. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine says noticing these signs is especially ...
Aug 15, 2024
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Outdoor exposure patterns associated with less myopic shift in children
Continuous outdoor exposure of at least 15 minutes accompanied with no less than 2,000 lux sunlight intensity is associated with less myopic shift among children, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Network ...
Aug 14, 2024
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John Lennon wore contact lenses that kept on pinging out. Then he smoked pot and the rest is history
When you think of John Lennon from The Beatles, you're likely to picture him with his circular, wire-rimmed glasses.
Aug 12, 2024
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Gene therapy shows promise in glaucoma research
Pete Williams is one of few researchers in Sweden concentrating on glaucoma. The goal is an effective treatment, something that stops the degenerative process in the nerve cells of the eye.
Aug 7, 2024
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Brain implants to restore sight face a fundamental problem—more pixels don't ensure better vision
Elon Musk recently pronounced that the next Neuralink project will be a "Blindsight" cortical implant to restore vision: "Resolution will be low at first, like early Nintendo graphics, but ultimately may exceed normal human ...
Aug 7, 2024
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AI model has strong performance for identifying pediatric eye disease
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has strong performance for accurately identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs, according to a study published online Aug 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 7, 2024
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Researcher develops Korea's first modified intraocular lens power selection method
A new modified intraocular lens (IOL) power selection method was developed, which has more accurate power calculation than the existing method. Dr. Youngsub Eom of Department of Ophthalmology of Korea University's Ansan Hospital ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Medicaid vision coverage for adults varies widely by state
A new study shows that 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees (12%) lived in states without coverage for routine adult eye exams; and 14.6 million (27%) resided in states without coverage for eyeglasses. The study based on 2022-23 ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Q&A: Olympic vision: Strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed "pommel horse guy" by the internet, is capturing hearts not just for his bronze-winning talent, but also for his eyeglasses.
Aug 6, 2024
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Field of vision data helping to track health outcomes
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have designed a new method to extract data on a large scale to assess and track changes in people's field of vision.
Aug 5, 2024
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Novel mechanism of retinal degeneration
Photoreceptors, like polarized sensory neurons, are essential for light sensation and phototransduction, which are highly dependent on the photoreceptor cilium. Disruption of photoreceptor cilia has been implicated in a variety ...
Jul 31, 2024
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New model shows cortical implants like Elon Musk's Blindsight are unlikely to 'exceed normal human vision'
Elon Musk recently declared on X that Blindsight, a cortical implant to restore vision, would have low resolution at first "but may ultimately exceed normal human vision."
Jul 29, 2024
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GLP1RAs tied to greater risk of diabetic retinopathy progression than SGLT2is
In patients with diabetes and established diabetic retinopathy (DR), treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) is associated with increased risks of DR progression compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter ...
Jul 26, 2024
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New study shows critical improvements in treating rare eye cancer in children
The evolution of retinoblastoma treatment over the past 15 years has resulted in a higher likelihood of vision preservation without compromising survival, according to research released at the Society of NeuroInterventional ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Key mechanism of intraocular pressure regulation suggests novel treatment approaches for glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. According to statistics from the Hospital Authority, in Hong Kong, three out of every 100 individuals aged over 40 suffer from glaucoma.
Jul 25, 2024
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Gene therapy discovery triggers hope for glaucoma patients
The protein tau is essential to the function of cells in the brain and central nervous system, but when over-produced under certain conditions, it forms tangles that clog the cells' internal structures. These tangles have ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Taking a closer look at eye cancer: Research offers new insight into high rate of metastasis
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one step closer to understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, has such a high rate of metastasis.
Jul 22, 2024
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