94 million need cataract surgery, but access lacking: WHO
More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Feb 11, 2026
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Ophthalmology news
Weight loss drug linked to lower risk of eye disease in patients with diabetes
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Subtle retinal changes identified in early stages of type 2 diabetes
Texture analysis can identify retinal changes during early stages of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Eye Vision.
Dec 16, 2025
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Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults
The association between falls and visual function is shaped by living in homes with environmental hazards, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Dec 15, 2025
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Gazing into the mind's eye with mice: How neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how mice see has helped researchers discover unprecedented details about how individual brain cells communicate and work ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Large genetic study uncovers 34 regions linked to allergic conjunctivitis risk
Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary background has not previously ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Congenital aniridia causes a progressive loss of corneal sensitivity, clinical study reveals
Congenital aniridia is a rare disease caused, in most cases, by mutations in the PAX6 gene, which is essential for the development of ocular structures. Although the most visible feature is the total or partial absence of ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Experiments advance efforts to restore vision with transplanted neurons
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have successfully demonstrated that disrupting an eye structure long suspected of blocking the growth and survival of transplanted nerve cells may help restore vision in people ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care
Older New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research.
Dec 16, 2025
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Intravenous tenecteplase not recommended for central retinal artery occlusion
Intravenous tenecteplase administered within 4.5 hours after onset of central retinal artery occlusion does not improve vision recovery at 30 days compared with oral aspirin, according to a study published in the Jan. 29 ...
Feb 2, 2026
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