Ophthalmology
Glasses can change the future of a billion people
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, so the saying goes.
Oct 09, 2020
0
4
News tagged with refraction
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking aerosols during eye surgeries
There is growing evidence that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, could spread through aerosols—tiny droplets that can remain suspended in the air for hours in closed spaces. Aerosols generated during surgeries and outpatient ...
Jul 20, 2020
0
7
Ophthalmology
When laser surgery turns into a nightmare, the toll can be enormous
It will soon be a year since Jessica Starr, a popular weather person on Detroit TV, took her own life. Her husband said she did so because of complications related to her recent laser refractive surgery.
Feb 13, 2020
0
5
Surgery
What to know about Lasik eye surgery following the suicide of a Detroit meteorologist
Jessica Starr, a meteorologist at a local station in Detroit, should have been happier on Nov. 13.
Dec 16, 2018
0
85
Neuroscience
Why are neuron axons long and spindly? Study shows they're optimizing signaling efficiency
A team of bioengineers at UC San Diego has answered a question that has long puzzled neuroscientists, and may hold a key to better understanding the complexities of neurological disorders: Why are axons, the spindly arms ...
Jul 11, 2018
0
670
Ophthalmology
Half of vision impairment in first world is preventable
Around half of vision impairment in Western Europe is preventable, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Mar 26, 2018
0
1
Ophthalmology
New focus on correcting refractive vision
While doctors take delight in solving the common issue of refractive vision error by prescribing eye glasses, Flinders University researchers have found that many patients are upset with this solution and claim it affects ...
Oct 25, 2017
0
100
Ophthalmology
Crowded living conditions may up myopia risk in children
(HealthDay)—For children, axial length and refractive error are associated with high population density and small home size, according to a study published online June 22 in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.
Jun 27, 2017
0
2
Neuroscience
Throwing light on the brain's perception of transparency
Researchers have created a new optical illusion that helps reveal how our brains determine the material properties of objects – such as whether they are transparent, shiny, matte or translucent – just from looking at ...
Sep 30, 2016
0
8
Ophthalmology
New genetic risk factors for myopia discovered
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is the most common disorder affecting the eyesight and it is on the increase. The causes are both genetic and environmental. The Consortium for Refractive Error ...
Apr 21, 2016
0
4
