A look at the condition epiretinal membranes (ERMs). We examine the risk factors and complications, along with how to prevent the condition, here.
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Brown, blue, green, and hazel: What is the secret behind eye color?
Human eyes display an impressive color palette, ranging from dark brown through shades of green, and to light blue. But what determines these unique hues?
Pseudophakia (IOL): Signs you need them and complications
When do you need artificial lenses for the eyes? Find out here along with more information on the specific types and how they are implanted.
Vitrectomy: Procedure, complications, and recovery
Learn more about vitrectomy, a procedure that involves removing fluid from the eye. We look at why it may be needed, and the risks and complications.
Benefits of crying: Why it’s good to shed a few tears
Crying is a natural and often uncontrollable reaction we have to sadness, grief, joy, and pain. Is crying good for your health? Find out.
Natural protein may help to prevent blindness
Researchers have shed light on the mechanisms underlying glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, which could lead to new treatments for the disease.
Arcus senilis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
In this article, learn about arcus senilis. What are the risk factors, how is it diagnosed, how is it linked to high cholesterol, and can it be treated?
Researchers identify potential biomarkers of age-related macular degeneration
Findings may lead to earlier diagnoses and better prognostic information for patients – and, potentially, new pharmaceutical targets for AMD treatment.
Researchers identify potential biomarkers of age-related macular degeneration
Findings may lead to earlier diagnoses and better prognostic information for patients – and, potentially, new pharmaceutical targets for AMD treatment.
Central heterochromia (two different eye colors): Causes and types
Central heterochromia occurs when a person has different colors in the same eye. Variations in the spread and concentration of skin pigment cause this.
Central heterochromia (two different eye colors): Causes and types
Central heterochromia occurs when a person has different colors in the same eye. Variations in the spread and concentration of skin pigment cause this.
Blindness study shows how gene causes middle-age sight loss
Chemical changes in the eye that can lead to blindness have been identified by scientists.
Blindness study shows how gene causes middle-age sight loss
Chemical changes in the eye that can lead to blindness have been identified by scientists.
Eyelashes: The eyeball’s flirtatious bodyguards
Eyelashes might look pretty, but they also have a serious job: to keep dust away from our eyes. If they are too long, they can no longer fulfill this role.
Eyelashes: The eyeball’s flirtatious bodyguards
Eyelashes might look pretty, but they also have a serious job: to keep dust away from our eyes. If they are too long, they can no longer fulfill this role.
Antioxidant/zinc supplement cost saving and effective for degenerative eye disease
A supplement that combines antioxidants with zinc and copper is a relatively inexpensive and effective means of halting the progression of a certain type of degenerative eye disease, concludes…
Antioxidant/zinc supplement cost saving and effective for degenerative eye disease
A supplement that combines antioxidants with zinc and copper is a relatively inexpensive and effective means of halting the progression of a certain type of degenerative eye disease, concludes…
Scientists discover common diabetes drug reduces sight-threatening rise in brain pressure
Research led by the University of Birmingham, UK, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a GLP-1 agonist drug, currently used to treat patients with Type II diabetes could be…
Scientists discover common diabetes drug reduces sight-threatening rise in brain pressure
Research led by the University of Birmingham, UK, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a GLP-1 agonist drug, currently used to treat patients with Type II diabetes could be…
How an eye test could detect Alzheimer’s
Researchers reveal how a novel imaging technique could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease by detecting beta-amyloid plaques in the retinas of patients.