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Antimicrobial peptide-coated contact lenses deemed safe
Technology could offer new approach to reducing infection risk, reports Optometry and Vision ScienceContact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact…
Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?
Most people check the SPF number of sunscreen to protect themselves from sunburn, but few of us know for sure if our sunglasses are shielding our eyes from harmful UV radiation.
Early-warning signs of diabetes-related eye damage detected by new technique
Indiana University researchers have detected new early-warning signs of the potential loss of sight associated with diabetes.
When normal eye development stalls in the nerves
Imagine you cannot move your eyes up, and you cannot lift your upper eyelid.
New research shows that bacteria survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously thought
Each year in the UK, bacterial infections cause around 6,000 cases of a severe eye condition known as microbial keratitis – an inflammation and ulceration of the cornea that can lead to loss of…
Color blindness among preschoolers dominated by Caucasian boys
Caucasian male children have the highest prevalence among four major ethnicities, with 1 in 20 testing color blind, according to the first major study of color blindness in a multi-ethnic group of preschoolers.
New report documents cardiopulmonary arrest in premature infant after cyclomydril eyedrops
Eyedrops administered to infants as part of routine outpatient retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening can have life-threatening consequences. A case report published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabis…
Scientists have discovered a potentially novel form of therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration that uses a component of our immune system
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made a major breakthrough with important implications for sufferers of the eye disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which can cause central blindness in sufferers.
Studying glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma in murine model
Patients with inflammatory diseases, including allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disorders are often prescribed glucocorticoids; however, a subset of patients develop secondary glaucoma in response to treatment and must stop use of these beneficial stero…
Major breakthrough in eye disease therapy
A major breakthrough has been made by scientists at Trinity College Dublin, with important implications for sufferers of the eye disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which can cause central blindness in sufferers.
Sports-related eye injuries blind thousands of people each year
As millions take to the playing field this spring, the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons warns the public that thousands of people are blinded by sports-related eye injuries.
Pterygium, common eye condition, treated non-surgically
A new report reveals a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a common eye ailment known as pterygium (Surfer’s eye) that impacts the vision, eye health, and cosmetic appearance of countless sufferers.
Researchers uncover the secrets behind a marine creature’s defensive armor, one that is exceptionally tough, yet optically clear
The shells of a sea creature, the mollusk Placuna placenta, are not only exceptionally tough, but also clear enough to read through. Now, researchers at MIT have analyzed these shells to determine exactly why they are so resistant to penetration and da…
Why we miss subtle visual changes, and why it keeps us sane
Ever notice how Harry Potter’s T-shirt abruptly changes from a crewneck to a henley shirt in “The Order of the Phoenix,” or how in “Pretty Woman,” Julia Roberts’ croissant inexplicably morphs into a pancake? Don’t worry if you missed those continuity b…
Discovery offers hope for new treatments for retinal blindness
A new report published online in The FASEB Journal may lead the way toward new treatments or a cure for a common cause of blindness (proliferative retinopathies). Specifically, scientists have discovered that the body’s innate immune system does more t…
American Academy of Ophthalmology announces official launch of IRIS Registry
The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced the official launch of the IRIS™ Registry, or Intelligent Research in Sight, the nation’s first comprehensive eye disease and condition registry.
Regenerative medicine a step closer as new method yields potent, renewable human stem cells
The curative and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offers much promise, as these multipotent cells are currently being tested in more than 300 clinical trials in a range of diseases.
New enhanced microbial killing discovered in neutrophils
Case Western Reserve University researchers have discovered a novel population of neutrophils, which are the body’s infection control workhorses. These cells have an enhanced microbial killing ability and are thereby better able to control infection.
Motor learning: Lining up our sights
Neurologists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have studied the role of the vestibular system, which controls balance, in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The results could lead to more effective rehabilitation of patients with vesti…