Routine eye screening provides a window to heart health in type 2 diabetes
Recent findings have shown that routine eye screening could also be used for early detection of underlying heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
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UK glaucoma cases higher than expected and projected to reach 1.6 million+ by 2060
The number of people over 40 in the UK living with glaucoma—the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide—is already higher than expected and is projected to surge to more than 1.6 million by 2060, finds research ...
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Study reveals potential therapeutic target for treating glaucoma
Researchers have identified a metabolically sensitive cell subtype in the eye's drainage system which shows early signs of dysfunction in a genetic mouse model of glaucoma.
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NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema
Analyzing patient health care notes recorded during millions of medical appointments at GPs and hospitals across England has allowed researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to map the entire ...
Jan 19, 2026
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A new robotic system could perform delicate eye surgery
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a severe disease that occurs when a vein in the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye (i.e., the retina) becomes blocked, which results in a loss of vision. There are currently a few ...
Color blindness may reduce early bladder cancer detection and survival
People who are colorblind may be missing a life-saving warning sign of bladder cancer. Analysis of the electronic health records of hundreds of people found that those with color vision deficiency (CVD), or color blindness ...
Vascularized retinal organoids engineered with functional light-signal pathways
Until now, it has been difficult to maintain retinal ganglion cells deep inside organoids over extended periods. The supply of nutrients and oxygen in the densely packed tissues is limited, leading to cell death.
Jan 17, 2026
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Preservative-free artificial tears aid eye symptoms in digital device users
Preservative-free artificial tears reduce subjective symptoms in people with digital eye strain (DES) and dryness symptoms, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
Jan 13, 2026
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Common eye ointments linked to swelling and rupture of glaucoma implants
Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. The study is the first to show, using clinical and experimental evidence, ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Clinical trial in Ethiopia targets the trachoma scourge
Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world, with Ethiopia the most impacted country in Africa. In a clinical trial of more than 2,400 individuals, researchers led by Dr. John Kempen of Mass Eye and ...
Jan 12, 2026
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