New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that a newly developed test can measure how well both the blood vessels and the light-sensing cells (photoreceptors) of the retina are workingNew…
Tag: Eye Health / Blindness
EyeTechCare focused ultrasound treatment device gains CE mark extension to treat surgery-naive glaucoma
EyeTechCare SA, which develops and sells non-invasive therapeutic medical devices for ophthalmology, has announced that it has received CE mark extension to new indications for its focused…
LSU Health New Orleans makes discovery key to preventing blindness and stroke devastation
Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C.
Researchers advance the science behind treating patients with corneal blindness
Researchers in the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute have devised a novel way to generate transplantable corneal stem cells that may eventually benefit patients…
Hygiene practices affect contact lens case contamination, reports Optometry and Vision Science
Washing hands with soap, letting case dry are among steps to reduce contaminationContact lens wearers who don’t follow certain hygiene habits have increased bacterial contamination of their…
People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living, says new study
People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living than those who are fully sighted, according to a new study1 released by the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington…
Scientists map brains of the blind to solve mysteries of human brain specialization
New research suggests unexpected brain connectivity can lead to fast brain specialization, allowing humans to adapt to the rapid technological and cultural innovation of our generationProf.
Dry eye syndrome: Neuroptis successfully completes the pre-clinical phase for ML7
Neuroptis, a company specialized in the development of drugs to treat eye disorders, has announced positive results from a second animal trial of its preservative-free ML7 eye drops.
Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye
Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness, by UCL-led research.
Age-related macular degeneration may be triggered by tiny mineral deposits
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…
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.
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?
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.
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…