Many Americans across racial and ethnic groups describe losing eyesight as potentially having the greatest impact on their day-to-day life, more so than other conditions including: loss of limb…
Tag: Eye Health / Blindness
Suggested change to patient care after glaucoma laser surgery
New research led by Queen’s University professor Robert Campbell (Ophthalmology) has revealed using anti-inflammatory medications after glaucoma laser surgery is not helpful or necessary.
The eyes of flies reveal abnormal properties of cancer protein
Mutations in the human retinoblastoma protein gene are a leading cause of eye cancer.
Vitamin E, selenium supplements unlikely to effect age-related cataracts in men
Taking daily supplements of selenium and/or vitamin E appears to have no significant effect on the development of age-related cataracts in men.
Preventing blindness in premature babies at risk of retinopathy
According to a study conducted by pediatricians and researchers at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center (Sainte-Justine) and Universite de Montreal published online in the prestigious…
Three-year data from Oraya Therapeutics’ INTREPID study continue to show favorable safety profile of non-invasive wet AMD therapy
Oraya Therapeutics Inc. has announced that full results of three-year safety follow-up data from the INTREPID study of Oraya Therapy™ for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) further…
Italian research provides preliminary evidence from an international study on the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis
Study ObjectivesThe poster presented during the EuCornea Congress describes the preliminary results of the Phase I segment of the REPARO Study, a randomized, double-masked, placebo controlled…
Roche initiates phase III trials for lampalizumab, first potential treatment for geographic atrophy (GA)
Roche has announced that phase III clinical studies have been initiated for lampalizumab, an investigational drug for geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of age-related macular degeneration…
Glaucoma cure may lie in targeting ‘stiff cells’ that impede fluid drainage
Study shows for first time if cells in a barrier that allows fluid to drain from the eye via Schlemm’s canal are too stiff, pressure builds up in the eye, a hallmark of glaucoma.
Cheaper alternative to licensed drug for treating eye disease has similar side-effects says new Cochrane Review
Health policies which favour using ranibizumab for treating eye disease in older people over safety concerns for a cheaper alternative should take account of a new Cochrane Review.
Scientists are developing eye drops to treat molecular basis of glaucoma
Northwestern Medicine® scientists have discovered a novel cause of glaucoma in an animal model, and related to their findings, are now developing an eye drop aimed at curing the disease.
UK eye health companies form Industry Vision Group to improve prioritisation of eye health
A number of companies have joined together to form the Industry Vision Group (IVG), which brings together pharmaceutical and medical technology companies with an interest in eye health.
A spontaneous retinal neovascular mouse model
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which involves formation of abnormal blood vessels in the retina, is a leading cause of vision loss.
New target identified for treatment of abnormal blood vessels and leakage in common eye diseases
Working with mice, a multicenter team of researchers has found a new way to reduce the abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye that accompany some eye diseases.
Detecting diabetic retinopathy before vision fails
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that by using molecular imaging probes that target the surface of small blood vessels, diabetic retinopathy can be detected at the molecular levelA new…
Outdoor activities may be linked to exfoliation syndrome in eyes
Outdoor activities may increase the odds of developing exfoliation syndrome (XFS) in the eyes, a condition which has been linked to cataracts and glaucoma.
Around 1 in 10 UK women has dry eye disease, requiring artificial tears
Around one in 10 women in the UK has dry eye disease, requiring artificial tears or gel to lubricate the eyes and protect them from damage, reveals the first UK research of its kind published…
Fall in older people registered as blind or partially sighted in England
New figures show a downward trend in the number of people aged 75 or over who are registered as blind or partially sighted.
Gene linked to development of glaucoma
An international study led by King’s College London has identified genetic links to glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to blindness and visual impairment.
Six genetic variants linked to glaucoma risk
The identification of genetic variants associated with risk of developing glaucoma is reported in three independent studies published online this week in Nature Genetics.