New research from scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) has found that tiny lumps of calcium phosphate may be an important triggering factor for age-related macular…
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Gene discovered that is tied to profound vision loss
An exhaustive hereditary analysis of a large Louisiana family with vision issues has uncovered a new gene tied to an incurable eye disorder called retinitis pigmentosa, according to an examination…
Surgery cannot completely undo the brain rewiring caused by long term blindness so how does the brain adapt?
Recent scientific advances have meant that eyesight can be partially restored to those who previously would have been blind for life.
How a map in the midbrain remembers the location of visual targets even as the eyes follow another object
On the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, a lot of us will be playing arm-chair quarterback.
New pediatric mitochondrial syndrome identified with the discovery of CLPB gene
A new study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics demonstrates the continued important contributions from the Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital in…
Simulation may harm people’s attitudes toward blindness
Using simulation to walk in the shoes of a person who is blind — such as wearing a blindfold while performing everyday tasks — has negative effects on people’s perceptions of the visually impaired…
International research team finds link between retinal degeneration and lipid metabolism
Finding genes for retinal degenerations has immediate benefits for people living with blindness and vision loss, their families, and their physicians.
Mechanism involved in causing cataracts in mice identified
Cataract is one of the most common eye diseases, becoming more prevalent as people age.
Latest report from the Lasker/IRRF Initiative for Innovation in Vision Science – Restoring vision to the blind
Scientists have long known that species such as amphibians and fish can regenerate retinal cells — so why can’t mammals?
Risk of glaucoma increased by chronic high blood pressure
A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) has found that chronic (long term) hypertension increases a person’s susceptibility to glaucoma.
People with sight loss who have problems with drink or drugs struggle to cope with inadequate support, says new research, UK
People with sight loss who have problems with drink or drugs are unable to get adequate support because services, both for sight loss and substance use are not equipped to deal with both concerns…
Echolocation: a ‘sixth sense’ for blind people
A new study has found that blind people using echolocation techniques were susceptible to the same size-weight illusion as sighted participants.
TxCell receives EU Orphan Drug Designation for Col-Treg in the treatment of non-infectious uveitis
TxCell SA, a biotechnology company developing innovative, cost-effective, personalized T cell immunotherapies using antigen specific regulatory T-cells (Ag-Tregs) for severe chronic inflammatory…
Using e-readers in the evening could harm sleep quality
Compared with paper books, evening use of light-emitting e-readers can have a detrimental effect on sleep quality, circadian rhythm and next-day alertness, says a new study.
A mystery of albinism unlocked
A team led by Brown University biologists has discovered the way in which a specific genetic mutation appears to lead to the lack of melanin production underlying a form of albinism.
Added benefit not proven for aflibercept in diabetic macular oedema
Neither positive nor negative effects for some patients, data lacking for other patientsSince August 2014, aflibercept (trade name Eylea) has been available also for patients with visual…
Added benefit not proven for aflibercept in diabetic macular oedema
Neither positive nor negative effects for some patients, data lacking for other patientsSince August 2014, aflibercept (trade name Eylea) has been available also for patients with visual…
New guidelines for screening in preschoolers presented in Optometry and Vision Science
All children should undergo vision health screening between age 36 and 72 months – preferably every year – using evidence-based test methods and with effective referral and follow-up, according to…
New discoveries in age-related macular degeneration
Insilico Medicine along with scientists from Vision Genomics and Howard University shed light on AMD disease, introducing the opportunity for eventual diagnostic and treatment options.
Stem cells from a patient’s healthy eye could one day be used to repair a scarred cornea
Treating the potentially blinding haze of a scar on the cornea might be as straightforward as growing stem cells from a tiny biopsy of the patient’s undamaged eye and then placing them on the injury…