Neuroscience
Research may provide clues to sensory brain disorders
How the human brain adapts to external stimulation—an important mechanism for species survival—has been made clearer by University of Queensland (UQ) research.
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
CDC warns of dangerous infection risk with EzriCare eyedrops
U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.
Feb 1, 2023
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Health
Macular diseases cause blindness and treatment costs millions. Here's how to look after your eyes
The single most expensive drug for the Australian government today, costing more than A$400 million per year, is one called aflibercept. It stops the growth and "leakiness" of blood vessels, and is given to treat a range ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Ophthalmology
A smart contact lens that diagnoses and treats glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common ocular disease in which the optic nerve malfunctions due to the increased intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by drainage canal blocking in the eye. This condition narrows the peripheral vision and can ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Team develops extracellular matrix-based sticky sealants for corneal tissue reconstruction
Contact lenses are a popular vision correction option used by about 10% of the population in Korea—roughly 5 to 6 million people—according to statistics from the Korean Ophthalmological Society. A common contact lens ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Genetics
Novel gene therapy shows promise for treating multiple eye diseases
A gene therapeutic approach that shows promise for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may also be effective in treating other eye conditions such as glaucoma. It provided benefit in three additional models of ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Contact lenses to treat dry eye syndrome
A collaborative team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed a contact lens prototype that is specifically designed to prevent contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). The lens alleviates this ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Health
Video: Protecting your eyesight from glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Half of people with glaucoma don't even know they have it. If you're ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Diabetes
Researchers unravel why episodes of low blood sugar worsen eye disease in people with diabetes
People with diabetes who experience periods of low blood sugar—a common occurrence in those new to blood sugar management—are more likely to have worsening diabetic eye disease. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Diabetes
Research challenges 'sugar hypothesis' of diabetic cataract development
New findings from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, contradict previous notions about sugar's role in the onset of diabetic cataracts. Using an ...
Jan 25, 2023
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