A 15-minute VR eye test could flag vision changes tied to brain health
In the recreation room at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, Bonnie Dale, one of the residents, is trying on a virtual reality (VR) headset.
Feb 14, 2026
0
21
Ophthalmology news
Dry eyes affect over half the general population, yet only a fifth receive diagnosis and treatment
Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5–50%.
Sep 14, 2025
0
21
Scientists reveal new genetic risk for severe macular degeneration
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals the specific genetic factors linked to the presence of reticular pseudodrusen—deposits that drive vision loss and are found on the retina of up to 60% of people with ...
Dec 8, 2025
0
21
South Australian children at risk of permanent vision loss, study finds
There is a significant gap in South Australia's approach to children's vision screening, with hundreds of children at risk of permanent, preventable vision loss each year, new Flinders University research has found. Led by ...
Feb 27, 2026
0
21
Natural molecule discovery could help glaucoma patients
Findings could lead to earlier detection and treatment for those suffering from the serious eye condition.
Aug 20, 2025
0
21
Study finds microglia—not neutrophils—handle photoreceptor damage in the retina
During most eye infections or injuries, neutrophils, immune cells found in the blood, are usually the first line of defense. However, researchers at the Flaum Eye Institute and Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...
Jul 24, 2025
0
21
High glucose levels in people with diabetes linked to tripling of eye disease risk
Older people with diabetes who do not keep blood sugar levels low are three times more likely to develop eye disease compared to counterparts who have reduced blood sugar levels, suggests a new study by a UCL team.
Jul 9, 2025
0
20
Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists
Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumors, with unprecedented accuracy.
Jan 25, 2026
0
20
Smart eye patch uses fluorescence to monitor eye health
A research team has used multi-emission metal organic framework hydrogel (Eu-Dy MOF gel) to construct a noninvasive wearable eye patch fluorescence sensor, combined with the color recognition function of a smartphone to analyze ...
Aug 29, 2025
0
28
Injectable obesity medications associated with reduced risk for eye inflammation
Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute researchers have identified a potential association between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy and a reduced risk of non-infectious uveitis, a type of eye inflammation.
Aug 28, 2025
0
21
