In two separate studies, scientists have developed methods to convert non-embryonic stem cells into eye cells that could be used to restore sight.
Tag: Eye Health / Blindness
Monthly injections may not be necessary for patients with age-related macular degeneration
Researchers have found that, contrary to pevious clinical trial findings, monthly injections to counteract age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may not be necessary.
Stem cell transplant facilitated by simulated model of eye’s 3D structure
Scientists have developed a model that mimics the complex structure of the cornea to enable the transplant of healthy corneal stem cells.
Risk of falls in older patients decreased by cataract surgery
New research finds that cataract surgery dramatically decreases the number of falls individuals suffer due to poor vision.
Reversible glue bandage could save injured soldiers’ vision
Scientists have developed the first reversible glue that could be used on the battlefield to treat eye injuries, potentially saving soldiers’ vision.
Seeking better understanding of the eye’s tear film distribution in an attempt to cure ‘dry eye’ disease
The eye is an exquisitely sensitive system with many aspects that remain somewhat of a mystery – both in the laboratory and in the clinic.A U.S.
Can coffee protect our eyesight?
Researchers from Cornell University have found that coffee and a compound it contains – chlorogenic acid – may protect against damage to the eye’s retina.
Working to cure ‘dry eye’ disease
The eye is an exquisitely sensitive system with many aspects that remain somewhat of a mystery- both in the laboratory and in the clinic.A U.S.
Age, health and antidepressant use linked to eye disorders
Abnormal binocular vision, which involves the way eyes work together as a team, increases dramatically as we age, according to research from the University of Waterloo.
Most Americans unaware that common drugs or light-colored eyes can increase vulnerability to UV-related eye disease
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has released results of a Harris Poll that shows that a majority of Americans are unaware that taking common drugs and having light-colored eyes can make…
Antimicrobial peptide-coated contact lenses deemed safe
Technology could offer new approach to reducing infection risk, reports Optometry and Vision ScienceContact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact…
Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?
Most people check the SPF number of sunscreen to protect themselves from sunburn, but few of us know for sure if our sunglasses are shielding our eyes from harmful UV radiation.
Early-warning signs of diabetes-related eye damage detected by new technique
Indiana University researchers have detected new early-warning signs of the potential loss of sight associated with diabetes.
When normal eye development stalls in the nerves
Imagine you cannot move your eyes up, and you cannot lift your upper eyelid.
New research shows that bacteria survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously thought
Each year in the UK, bacterial infections cause around 6,000 cases of a severe eye condition known as microbial keratitis – an inflammation and ulceration of the cornea that can lead to loss of…
Color blindness among preschoolers dominated by Caucasian boys
Caucasian male children have the highest prevalence among four major ethnicities, with 1 in 20 testing color blind, according to the first major study of color blindness in a multi-ethnic group of preschoolers.
New report documents cardiopulmonary arrest in premature infant after cyclomydril eyedrops
Eyedrops administered to infants as part of routine outpatient retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening can have life-threatening consequences. A case report published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabis…
Scientists have discovered a potentially novel form of therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration that uses a component of our immune system
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made a major breakthrough with important implications for sufferers of the eye disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which can cause central blindness in sufferers.
Studying glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma in murine model
Patients with inflammatory diseases, including allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disorders are often prescribed glucocorticoids; however, a subset of patients develop secondary glaucoma in response to treatment and must stop use of these beneficial stero…
Major breakthrough in eye disease therapy
A major breakthrough has been made by scientists at Trinity College Dublin, with important implications for sufferers of the eye disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which can cause central blindness in sufferers.