Virtual screening identifies potential treatments for inherited eye disease that causes blindness
Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness. The compounds, described in a study published January 14 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Beata ...
Jan 14, 2025
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US veterans study helps identify genetic risks for age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects about 200 million people worldwide and can result in legal blindness, impairs an area of the eye (retina) used for reading, driving and many other critical daily tasks.
Jan 14, 2025
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Semaglutide doubles risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Use of once-weekly semaglutide more than doubles the risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the International ...
Jan 14, 2025
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Precision gene editing could prevent vision loss from Stargardt disease
Researchers have developed a therapy to treat Stargardt disease, the most common form of inherited macular degeneration, which often leads to vision loss. Their study shows promising results using a precise technique for ...
Jan 10, 2025
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Jointly active when it matters: Nerve cells in the eye work together to recognize contrast and movements
The processing of optical information in the retina of the eye, where the light-sensitive photoreceptors and the first nerve cells are located, is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the organism, especially in ...
Jan 9, 2025
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Newly discovered gene mutation in eye disease named after blind Irish poet
Researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish. Zebrafish with this mutation had poorly developed eye cells, weaker responses ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Access to ophthalmic specialty care increasingly challenging in rural areas
Rural areas are increasingly facing ophthalmic subspecialty surgeon shortages, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jan 6, 2025
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Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze: Discovery may guide future research into eye movement, balance disorders
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.
Jan 2, 2025
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AI aids in discovery of potential glaucoma drug candidates
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disorder characterized by fluid buildup inside the eye, causing ocular hypertension. By 2040, it is estimated that 111.8 million people worldwide will be affected by glaucoma, potentially leading ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Added benefit of faricimab for macular degeneration not proven by manufacturer
Since July 2024, faricimab has also been approved in Europe for the treatment of visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) ...
Dec 30, 2024
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Sustained visual improvements in LHON patients treated with AAV gene therapy
A multinational study led by the LHON Study Group has revealed sustained visual improvements and a favorable safety profile five years following lenadogene nolparvovec gene therapy in patients with Leber hereditary optic ...
Exploring options to keep costs in focus when buying new glasses
Now that the Federal Trade Commission is doubling-down on its rule requiring eye doctors to provide their patients' prescriptions after eye exams, consumers are encountering more options for their purchases than just those ...
Dec 27, 2024
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Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects. Dry AMD accounts for ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Sunglasses don't just look good—they're good for you, too—here's how to choose the right pair
Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.
Dec 22, 2024
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Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system
Humans and other primates are innately able to perceive fine details, vibrant colors and focus their attention on specific elements of what they are seeing at a given time. This ability is supported by the foveola, a tiny ...
Using advanced optical tomography to assess ocular microcirculation
Like a complex network of highways, retinal microcirculation is a hidden system that powers the life of the eye—delivering oxygen, nourishing tissues, and allowing cells to function without disruption.
Dec 18, 2024
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Novel AI system tackles eye health inequalities in outback Australia
An AI-enhanced camera designed to take images of the eye's retina, developed by UCL and Moorfields researchers, is being deployed in remote Western Australia in an effort to prevent rural and Indigenous Australians going ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition
Two independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who are treated with the drug Ozempic have an increased risk of developing damage to the optic nerve of the eye, ...
Dec 16, 2024
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Unlocking the secrets of the human eye: New models enhance surgery
EU researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the quality of eye surgeries.
Dec 11, 2024
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Empagliflozin linked to reduced progression of diabetic retinopathy
An investigation led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds empagliflozin (sold as Jardiance) may reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression in patients with a history of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy ...
Visual resistance training for athletes improves reaction times, study finds
Professional athletic sports require elite athletes to function at the very limit of their abilities. After all, their competition consists entirely of other elite athletes trying to do just that. In this environment of fast-paced ...
Reprogramming stem cells to make 'retinal sheets' to treat blindness in minipigs
Millions of people around the world are affected by retinal degenerative diseases. In most cases, loss of vision is caused by damage to the macula, a region in the center of the retina. The macula is rich in cone photoreceptors—cells ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Study highlights defective eyesight among UK drivers
A major new report involving research from The University of Warwick has found that an estimated 720,000 motorists are driving on Britain's roads with defective eyesight.
Dec 5, 2024
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