A simple colour test that could detect the early onset of a condition which accounts for over half of visual impairment certifications in the UK is being researched by scientists at Aston…
Tag: Eye Health / Blindness
A tiny eye implant could pair with a smartphone to improve the way doctors measure and lower a patient’s eye pressure
For the 2.2 million Americans battling glaucoma, the main course of action for staving off blindness involves weekly visits to eye specialists who monitor – and control – increasing pressure within…
Increased macular pigment may improve outdoor vision
Individuals with greater amounts of yellow pigment in the eye may be better able to see distant objects in hazy conditions, suggests a study in the September issue of Optometry and Vision Science…
DNA test for congenital cataracts leads to faster, more accurate diagnoses of rare diseases linked to childhood blindness
Researchers in the United Kingdom have demonstrated that advanced DNA testing for congenital cataracts can quickly and accurately diagnose a number of rare diseases marked by childhood blindness…
Native American ancestry a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy
New research led by the University of Southern California (USC) Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shows for the first time that Native American ancestry is a significant risk factor for…
Best course of treatment for endophthalmitis identified
The most common cause of endophthalmitis, a potentially blinding condition that can occur after eye trauma, eye surgery, and eye injections, are the well-known staphylococci (“staph”) and…
Vision loss adversely affects daily function which can increase risk for death
Vision loss can adversely affect the ability of older adults to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), such as using the telephone, shopping and doing housework, which are all…
Cholecystokinin octapeptide antagonizes apoptosis in retinal pigment epithelial cells
Oxidative stress may cause retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell apoptosis. Compared with the peroxynitrite group, apoptotic features were less apparent after treatment with cholecystokinin…
European Commission grants EYLEA licence for the treatment of visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema
Bayer HealthCare today announces that EYLEA® (aflibercept solution for injection) has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of visual impairment due to diabetic macular…
Optometrists notice increase in young people suffering from potentially serious eye conditions
The number of young people who are being diagnosed with serious eye conditions is thought to be growing, according to a survey of Optometrists released today.
Surprising research results could lead to new ways to help the visually impaired better navigate everyday life
Visual impairment comes in many forms, and it’s on the rise in America.The Enactive Torch uses infra-red sensors to “see” objects in front of it.
Reading glasses not necessary with vision-correcting display
What if computer screens had glasses instead of the people staring at the monitors? That concept is not too far afield from technology being developed by UC Berkeley computer and vision scientists.
Digital reading system for the blind, allows them to read graphs
People who are blind can now read more than just words, such as graphs and graphics, following the development of an affordable digital reading system by Curtin University researchers.
Common diabetes-related condition diabetic autonomic neuropathy may be detected by wearable device
A group of researchers in Taiwan has developed a new optical technology that may be able to detect an early complication of diabetes sooner, when it is more easily treated.
The secret lymphatic identity of the Schlemm’s canal
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. A major risk factor for glaucoma is elevated eye pressure due to poor drainage of aqueous humor, the fluid that provides nutrients to…
Spectral Edge plans enhanced video trial with Colour Blind Awareness
Spectral Edge has announced that it is working together with Colour Blind Awareness, an organisation that raises the awareness of the needs of the colour blind, to trial its new image-enhancement…
Researchers develop high-precision software for diagnosing eye sensitivity
Researchers at the University of Alicante have developed high-precision software for diagnosing eye sensitivity.
Distinctive developmental origin for a drainage tube in the eye
A Jackson Laboratory based research team has conducted a comprehensive exploration of an eye structure known as Schlemm’s canal: a key gatekeeper for the proper flow of eye fluid, presenting a…
Age-related macular degeneration occurs much earlier than previously assumed
It is widely accepted that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness in industrialized countries.
Call for boost in kids’ eye-protection
Standards for protective eyewear for children and public health campaigns encouraging its use are crucial to reducing the incidence of ocular injuries in children, according to a clinical focus…