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Diabetes
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 ...
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
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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Stimulating the retina to allow people to see a brand new color
A team of engineers, computer scientists and ophthalmologists at the University of California, Berkeley, working with a pair of colleagues at the University of Washington, has developed a technique for stimulating the retina ...
Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs
Using pilocarpine eye drops following Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy surgery may improve clinical outcomes for patients with glaucoma and reduce the need for future medications, according to new research published by faculty ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Scientists map retinal inhibitory signaling system, the hidden control system of vision
For the first time, the smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped—a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.
Apr 15, 2025
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Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases
New studies in rats suggest the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for high blood pressure, might treat the blinding disease retinitis pigmentosa. No therapy exists for this rare inherited disease, which starts affecting vision ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Bausch + Lomb issues recall of enVista lenses used in cataract surgery
Bausch + Lomb has announced a voluntary recall of intraocular lenses on its enVista platform due to the potential for an acute postoperative inflammatory reaction.
Apr 10, 2025
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New insights into eye drainage cells' response to forces could inform glaucoma treatments
A new study on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, offers a fresh understanding of how the disease progresses and points the way toward new treatments. The study, published today in Matter, examined the behavior ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Eye health linked to dementia risk
A new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found a link between our eye health and dementia.
Apr 8, 2025
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Semaglutide may raise risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in diabetes
For patients with diabetes, semaglutide use is associated with an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Apr 8, 2025
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Molecular messenger of sight: Scientists investigate protein structure RBP3's role in vision
Scientists have for the first time looked deep into the protein structure that may determine our vision—and discovered that it is much more dynamic than previously thought. RBP3 not only changes its shape depending on its ...
Apr 4, 2025
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'Curiosity-driven research' led to a recent major medical breakthrough, but it's under threat
Earlier this year, news broke about doctors in London curing blindness in children with a rare genetic condition.
Apr 4, 2025
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Cocoa extract fails to prevent age-related vision loss, clinical trial finds
Brigham and Women's Hospital-led research reports no significant long-term benefit of cocoa flavanol supplementation in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The paper is published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.
Long-term data support aspherical lenslets as effective myopia control in kids
A five-year clinical study has revealed that spectacle lenses equipped with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) can significantly slow the progression of myopia and axial elongation in children. The findings are published in ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Patching after age 4 does not modify visual acuity in children treated for a unilateral congenital cataract
A study led by pediatric ophthalmology researcher Carolyn Drews-Botsch of George Mason University can help parents and health care providers decide whether or not to continue patching their children who were treated for unilateral ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Vision restored: Retinal therapy research marks first successful induction of long-term neural regeneration
Vision is one of the most crucial human senses, yet more than 300 million people worldwide are at risk of vision loss due to various retinal diseases. While recent advancements in retinal disease treatments have successfully ...
Apr 1, 2025
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AI eye scans could help doctors identify heart disease and stroke risk
A new study has for the first time tested the use of an artificial intelligence–powered eye scan in general practice clinics to screen patients for cardiovascular disease.
Apr 1, 2025
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