A brain-related visual impairment, which until recently was thought to be rare, may affect one in every 30 children according to new research investigating the prevalence of Cerebral Visual Impairment [CVI].
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New gene-based vaccine strategy receives grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Sodium fluorescein may improve the safety and outcomes of vestibular schwannoma surgery
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Researchers develop a tiny, yet effective method for preventing premature birth
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Novel low molecular weight dextran-sulphate could play a key role in glaucoma treatment
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AI screening algorithms to diagnose diabetic retinopathy do not show consistent performance
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Common ophthalmic devices measure corneal parameters using different technologies
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Zika infection affects fetal retinal development during pregnancy but not after birth
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Pioneering new eye test may predict wet AMD three years before symptoms develop
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Study: Specific class of drugs can be repurposed to treat genetic diseases
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have published a study showing a promising approach to using drug repurposing to treat genetic diseases.
New data shows encouraging results for patients with neuro-degenerative blinding eye disease
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New clue to protect neurons and encourage their growth found
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Drug prescribed for rare enzyme deficiency shows promise to treat herpes viruses
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